TrumpetMaster - View Single Post - Just started playing again, ADVICE PLEASE!!!

rdt1959 · 03-22-2007, 01:38 PM

Been there...done that...with our own praise band. Not much I can add to what has already been said except one thing.

You mentioned the keyboard playing by ear. Do you have a guitar in the band. One of those two will HAVE to be able to tell you what the chords are. Once you know the chords, you should be able to take the recording home and work out the transcription.

It is a slow process at first, and one that I have not mastered myself yet. But eventually, you will get familiar with the common chords and chord progressions used in your type of music. With many long months of practice with this group, there will come a time when you will be able to play by ear just like they do.

As for the horn....

A professional horn can certainly improve playing pleasure. Just be aware that it is YOU that makes horn make the music. In other words, a pro horn costing $$$$$$$ will only go so far to improve your skills. It is still YOU that determines the quality of sound through proper breathing, proper embrouchure contol, etc. etc.

My opinion is, like others, be patient when looking for a new horn and try to find a used pro horn in good shape that would break the bank!

Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress!

03-22-2007, 01:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
rdt1959 Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 184	Re: Just started playing again, ADVICE PLEASE!!! Been there...done that...with our own praise band. Not much I can add to what has already been said except one thing. You mentioned the keyboard playing by ear. Do you have a guitar in the band. One of those two will HAVE to be able to tell you what the chords are. Once you know the chords, you should be able to take the recording home and work out the transcription. It is a slow process at first, and one that I have not mastered myself yet. But eventually, you will get familiar with the common chords and chord progressions used in your type of music. With many long months of practice with this group, there will come a time when you will be able to play by ear just like they do. As for the horn.... A professional horn can certainly improve playing pleasure. Just be aware that it is YOU that makes horn make the music. In other words, a pro horn costing $$$$$$$ will only go so far to improve your skills. It is still YOU that determines the quality of sound through proper breathing, proper embrouchure contol, etc. etc. My opinion is, like others, be patient when looking for a new horn and try to find a used pro horn in good shape that would break the bank! Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress! __________________ Dick Taylor Georgia Comeback Player Benge 65B