PTTrumpet

Greetings from Texas!

Been outta music for 35 yrs. Dont know what I can exactly call myself. Just know that I feel like I am starting over from scratch but very determined. Any tips or comments are greatly welcomed.

s.coomer

Welcome to TM, enjoy your stay. The best advice for right now is to find a good teacher and do what they tell you.

Bach219

Welcome to TM, PTTrumpet!! Glad you came back to trumpet!

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I didn't want to get that ring around my lips from practicing the trumpet, because I thought the girls wouldn't like me. So I never practiced.- Wynton Marsalis

Sofus

Very welcome to TM, PTTrumpet!


There are many, many comebackers in
here, and you could call yourself just that!

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Bud Herseth 1977 in Hamar, Norway


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Vulgano Brother

Welcome to TM, PTTrumpet! You can call yourself a trumpeter.

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ComeBackKid

Hello there in Texas. So, don't feel alone. There are a LOT of returning players here in our 'comeback club'. Many of us had layoffs of 20, 30, 40 even 50 years (the record here as far as I know is 51 years). I was off for over 30 years so I know what you are going through. So, here are some questions to aid us in giving you some starting tips:
(1) Do you still have a trumpet to play or are you looking for one?
(2) Do you live in an area with ready access to a music store where you can refresh your memory about all things trumpet and, hopefully, find an instructor?
(3) What sort of playing do you plan to do?

Remember, a trumpet is a "social instrument" which means that it needs to be played with other instruments. It cannot play chords by itself and you can play in a closet for only so long. So, whether you play to play gospel songs or hymns in a worship setting, or jazz, or pop music, or symphonic band/orchestra, or just a small 'jam session' group, you need to know what direction to head in. Once you have developed a bit of range and endurance and sense of rhythm, look for a local band or other group to join. I started my comeback 4 months ago and last month joined a community band. I am having a ball. I don't keep up with everyone else quite yet but they still let me come back and are rather encouraging to me.

Good luck to you.

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PTTrumpet

Thanks for the tips. I have a vintage Olds (possibly mid 60's. I also joined a local community band and having a struggle keeping up. I am financially strapped for private lessons. Is anyone familiar with Atlanta's Brass Society instructional CD's? I am concidering ordering something. Just wondering what others experience has been with these products.

Thanks Again!

ComeBackKid

I am not familiar with that set of CD's but I would bet that they are helpful and useful if you decide to go that way. Also, search this forum for posts that contain references to resource materials - there are many here. Some of the materials are downloadable and printable narrative, others are CD's (some prepared by TM members), look for sponsors to this forum, and check out Youtube - there are some introductory clips there, too. You might also ask some of the other players in the community band that you joined.

Good luck. This is the fun part.

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Selmer Invicta London (T)
Olds SuperStar (T)
Olds Super (2T)
Olds Special (2T+C)
Olds Ambassador (9T+7C)
Andreas Eastman (2T)
Conn Director (T+C)
King Cleveland Superior (T+C)
Holton (T602+C605 Shep Crk)
Holton Collegiate (T+C)
Blessing (T+C)
Yamaha (T+C)
Getzen 300
Amati ATR213
(+Revelle, Bundy, Alcazar, & ?)