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Originally Posted by Young Trumpeter  I'm in 10th grade and i'm thinking maybe i could give transcribing a shot. my band teacher (trumpet player) suggested to start with licks or written songs as opposed to full blown solos. does anyone have any suggestions for songs to start with, or any advice at all on transcribing? i'm thinking "i remember clifford" (lee morgan, not sure how many different versions there are).
Thanks,
Aaron |
Start with something simple. Miles Davis solos from 1956 or before for example. Sing them first. Then play them. Then write them down. That sequence is important. The first one will take you a long time, the next slightly less, the third less than that, etc.
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