In this case---
I really think Jack has a really interesting idea.....
I am sure many others, like me...have played trumpet for decades and at the same time...still play valve trombone and as far as the learning curve goes....I think it was Maynard that mentioned that in reality.....playing his larger mp'd valve trombone...enhanced his trumpet playing, both in performance and in practice.
go to:
www.gabrielmarkhasselbach.com
and check out an amazingly talented trumpet player that rules equally with both trumpet and valve trombone...as well as other instruments, even on the same song, during a gig. (however many of his songs from his recordings...he doubles and backs himself with not only trombone, but with Flute...etc.
I have actually found that taking a break from practicing some difficult passages on my trumpet...my chops begin to tire and often have noticed that by simply grabbing for my old Healy valve trombone for a "rest break" and notice how quickly my trumpet chops seem to recover.....as this must in some way help the blood to flow and just how great my trumpet chops feel...after using this old bone....to "warm down" especially from a demanding high register trumpet part that often goes with the flow of my church-choir music arrangements?
Bottom line: Great idea Jack!!!! You fast-brass talkin' man!!!
I would have one of those beautiful Flugity-bones in a heart-beat if I could convince my CFO, dearly beloved Saint Carol...that this would be the perfect Valentine gift.
Jack, you are a smooooooooooooth talkin' "MR. BIG" kinda guy...can you help your old BadBoy Don from Gig Harbor to pull off this Conn*...OPPS!.....*KANSTUL job?
