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Originally Posted by mandapandas  It's difficult to play with my church's praise team because they don't have sheet music b/c they all play by ear and can learn from hearing a song. It takes me a day just to get a few measures from listening to a song. Also, the sheet music is usually not available for the songs we sing. What can I do about this?
2. I'm progressing but I wonder if purchasing a professional trumpet would be wise or if I should start with an intermediate. I really don't even know the difference. What do you think? |
As to the
1st question, and I have been there myself a long time ago, I just learned to play them by ear. Lots of repition, and some quiet playing on my part during the worship service. I don't recollecting transcribing them (this was getting on 3 decades ago), but that sure wouldn't hurt anything, and you could begin your own folio for future Bb players.
As to your
2nd question, what horn are you playing now? What's it like?
Generally, I'd advise you to let your development as a trumpet player
push a future trumpet purchase. That is, your teacher and you will know when it's time. Chops 1st. Bucks 2nd.
If you've got a good sound, a really good trumpet won't help you out during worship service. You'll still be stuck with not having those tunes down.
I bet with 6 months of diligent application -- transcribing, playing along with recorded worships services -- you'll get the songs down.
All the Best,
Richard
p.s. I really enjoyed the type of playing your doing by the way. Our assistant Pastor back then was a musical whiz. I did get a really nice professional trumpet. He was still a whiz, and I was still what ever I was before I bought the new horn.