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nplotts1 · 02-26-2008, 10:12 AM

Something that I have recently started to do is transcribing parts that I like from different pieces in all forms of music. As you listen to a piece, figure out the notes and rhythm patterns and then play along with the recording, also try and match the tone production of the player in the recording.

Just last night I was doing this with the call from Pictures at an Exhibition. I got the notes rather quickly, but it took me a couple run throughs before I could match pitch (as best as you can in a dorm room at 2 AM with a silent brass in the bell.) When I do this, I only play between a measure to a phrase worth at a time. I didn't write out any of the part until I was nearing the end of practicing, and that was only for sake of having a quick memory jog when I continue with more of it tonight.
I have also done this in the past with different jazz and swing solos ( I Remember Clifford being one of my favorites)
Also, it is interesting to see how closely you can match the sound of a Bb trumpet to that of a C or Flugelhorn.

02-26-2008, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
nplotts1 Fortissimo User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Brand: ZeuS, Yamaha, NYTC, Monet Posts: 2,542	Re: How to develop sound? Something that I have recently started to do is transcribing parts that I like from different pieces in all forms of music. As you listen to a piece, figure out the notes and rhythm patterns and then play along with the recording, also try and match the tone production of the player in the recording. Just last night I was doing this with the call from Pictures at an Exhibition. I got the notes rather quickly, but it took me a couple run throughs before I could match pitch (as best as you can in a dorm room at 2 AM with a silent brass in the bell.) When I do this, I only play between a measure to a phrase worth at a time. I didn't write out any of the part until I was nearing the end of practicing, and that was only for sake of having a quick memory jog when I continue with more of it tonight. I have also done this in the past with different jazz and swing solos ( I Remember Clifford being one of my favorites) Also, it is interesting to see how closely you can match the sound of a Bb trumpet to that of a C or Flugelhorn.
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