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TrentAustin · 06-25-2007, 05:04 PM

I know I'm jumping in early but I'm sure Ed is REALLY busy with Chosen Vale. I know when I've worked with Ed on pic (who is absolutely a PERFECT teacher on the pic, amongst many other subjects!) he stressed constantly about being "vocal"... I want a sound that is bright but not super edgy, and a lot of that IMO can be controlled with how agressively I tongue and also how "hard" I want to play. I can't play the high register the same was as I do on my Bb or else I'm doomed!

I find the easier and more gentle I approach my pic the better it works. It saved my TAIL on Brandenburg last time...

In terms of equipment sometimes on pic it's better to have a tighter setup to let you let the horn do more of the work. For me it was actually better for me to play #2 on a 3C with the Schilke because I could play softer and "cloud" the articulation more. Different strokes for different folks!

Make it sing, and you'll be fine! Listen to other examples of lyrical high register playing (oboe, violin, period instruments, etc) to also help your "aural model". Why stop at trumpeters ;)

06-25-2007, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,533	Re: Changing approach to the piccolo trumpet I know I'm jumping in early but I'm sure Ed is REALLY busy with Chosen Vale. I know when I've worked with Ed on pic (who is absolutely a PERFECT teacher on the pic, amongst many other subjects!) he stressed constantly about being "vocal"... I want a sound that is bright but not super edgy, and a lot of that IMO can be controlled with how agressively I tongue and also how "hard" I want to play. I can't play the high register the same was as I do on my Bb or else I'm doomed! I find the easier and more gentle I approach my pic the better it works. It saved my TAIL on Brandenburg last time... In terms of equipment sometimes on pic it's better to have a tighter setup to let you let the horn do more of the work. For me it was actually better for me to play #2 on a 3C with the Schilke because I could play softer and "cloud" the articulation more. Different strokes for different folks! Make it sing, and you'll be fine! Listen to other examples of lyrical high register playing (oboe, violin, period instruments, etc) to also help your "aural model". Why stop at trumpeters ;) __________________ Trent Austin Taking a break to focus on my music but I am lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com Last edited by TrentAustin; 06-25-2007 at 05:10 PM. Reason: I can't type ;)