why, hello there

dovod · 06-13-2008, 12:02 PM

Well, obviously I am new to this site, or why would I be posting on this form, right? I just happened to stumble upon this trumpetmaster page, and my eyes lit up. I am by no means a professional, but I do enjoy playing so very much.
I am sure 99.99% of you will either not read this at all, or if you do, you won't really care, but for the .01% that just might, I will tell a little about myself:
First off, I am 23 years old. Been playing trumpet since 5th grade. Not until my sophomore year of high school however did I really begin to try. I became pretty good. 2nd best my soph year, and 1st chair my jr. and sr. years. Now, after high school, I don't have the chance to play as often as I'd like. In my town, we have a "City Band" that performs 6 weeks every summer at the park. Now that I do not have the opportunity to play, I seem to want to more and more.
I just became a father 8 months ago, which put my practicing on hold. Before he was born, I would pull out the horn for one, two, sometimes even three hours a night. I was really getting a lot better.
My worst thing when it comes to playing, is my heavy tongue. I can not seem to spit out the notes fast enough at times, when needed. Also, I am just no good at marches and songs with a lot of up beats. don't know why, I just can't do it too well. I manage, but its not easy, and takes a lot more concentration on my part.
I do not have a fancy horn, or mouth piece. Bach Strad, 3c, and 14c4 mouth piece's. Can anyone suggest a mouth piece that might give me a deeper sound?

I have rambled on now quite long enough. I would really like to talk with many of you, and maybe get some idea's on how to get better, maybe get some idea's on artists, so i can buy some more cd's. I have Louis Armstrong, and Miles Davis and such, but what are some of your favorites? Also, I wanna get my son a trumpet by the time he's 4 or 5, any suggestions? just a standard student horn to start? or maybe something a little better?

Solar Bell · 06-13-2008, 12:19 PM

Hey Dovod, Welcome to TM!~

Some of us.....the .01% DO read introductions.

Congrats on your new son!

You are the mother, I assume?

Any way, I'm sure you will get a lot of responses to you questions.

BTW, I started at age 6 so that's NOT too young.

Hang on and the givers of advice will soon be upon you!

Again,

Welcome!

-cw-

Fluffy615 · 06-13-2008, 12:53 PM

Chuck,
Are you making us an offer we can't refuse?
Bob
Welcome Dovod. Good luck with the baby, and the trumpet!

MJ · 06-13-2008, 01:07 PM

Welcome Dovod. You will find a bunch of us read this section! Thanks for posting!

dovod · 06-13-2008, 01:24 PM

No sir, I did not mean to come across so feminine, but I am a father.

and thanks to all for the welcome's

Solar Bell · 06-13-2008, 01:27 PM

Well...excuuuse me!

Anyway, Welcome, sir.

I hope you enjoy your stay!

"I'm not such a bad guy once you get to know me"!--Agent Smith

-cw-

Vulgano Brother · 06-13-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solar Bell

Hey Dovod, Welcome to TM!~

Some of us.....the .01% DO read introductions.

Congrats on your new son!

You are the mother, I assume?

Again,

Welcome!

-cw-

Welcome to TM, dovod! The .01% of the .01% who actually remember what they read in the introductions longer than eight bars remember that you stated you are a new father! Congratulations! When he starts to vocalize on the changing table note the perfect "buzz" that comes out sometimes. Fun stuff!

As for the heavy tongue, don't worry--just pop into multiple tongue mode early and enjoy!

(BTW, it is kind of my job to harass Chuck here, so don't be afraid!--lots of nice folk to be found at TM!)

dovod · 06-13-2008, 01:35 PM

it says new father because i went back and edited it :) heh. As for the tongue thing, I do what I can. One reason I am not so good is because all through high school and everything, I always blocked the air with my throat, instead of my tongue. It wasn't until I got some private lessons from a man here in town that he insisted on me using my tongue. I'm getting better at it, but it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks sometimes, you know? Bad habits are hard to break, though I think I am coming along nicely.

~David

Solar Bell · 06-13-2008, 01:35 PM

Hey!!!

Be happy that I even read it and responded!

Boy, I make ONE little mistake so far this year and you guys jump all over me.

I'm Sorry!!!!!!!!!!

Now go practice!

-cw-

MJ · 06-13-2008, 02:46 PM

ouch

Quote:

Originally Posted by dovod

I always blocked the air with my throat, instead of my tongue.

06-13-2008, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
dovod New Friend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 14	why, hello there Well, obviously I am new to this site, or why would I be posting on this form, right? I just happened to stumble upon this trumpetmaster page, and my eyes lit up. I am by no means a professional, but I do enjoy playing so very much. I am sure 99.99% of you will either not read this at all, or if you do, you won't really care, but for the .01% that just might, I will tell a little about myself: First off, I am 23 years old. Been playing trumpet since 5th grade. Not until my sophomore year of high school however did I really begin to try. I became pretty good. 2nd best my soph year, and 1st chair my jr. and sr. years. Now, after high school, I don't have the chance to play as often as I'd like. In my town, we have a "City Band" that performs 6 weeks every summer at the park. Now that I do not have the opportunity to play, I seem to want to more and more. I just became a father 8 months ago, which put my practicing on hold. Before he was born, I would pull out the horn for one, two, sometimes even three hours a night. I was really getting a lot better. My worst thing when it comes to playing, is my heavy tongue. I can not seem to spit out the notes fast enough at times, when needed. Also, I am just no good at marches and songs with a lot of up beats. don't know why, I just can't do it too well. I manage, but its not easy, and takes a lot more concentration on my part. I do not have a fancy horn, or mouth piece. Bach Strad, 3c, and 14c4 mouth piece's. Can anyone suggest a mouth piece that might give me a deeper sound? I have rambled on now quite long enough. I would really like to talk with many of you, and maybe get some idea's on how to get better, maybe get some idea's on artists, so i can buy some more cd's. I have Louis Armstrong, and Miles Davis and such, but what are some of your favorites? Also, I wanna get my son a trumpet by the time he's 4 or 5, any suggestions? just a standard student horn to start? or maybe something a little better? Last edited by dovod; 06-13-2008 at 01:21 PM.

06-13-2008, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 4,016	Re: why, hello there Hey Dovod, Welcome to TM!~ Some of us.....the .01% DO read introductions. Congrats on your new son! You are the mother, I assume? Any way, I'm sure you will get a lot of responses to you questions. BTW, I started at age 6 so that's NOT too young. Hang on and the givers of advice will soon be upon you! Again, Welcome! -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

06-13-2008, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fluffy615 Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 186	Re: why, hello there Chuck, Are you making us an offer we can't refuse? Bob Welcome Dovod. Good luck with the baby, and the trumpet! __________________ Live Long and Prosper The black is the notes, the white is the page.....play the black!!

06-13-2008, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
MJ Forte User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naptown Posts: 1,934	Re: why, hello there Welcome Dovod. You will find a bunch of us read this section! Thanks for posting! __________________

06-13-2008, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
dovod New Friend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 14	Re: why, hello there No sir, I did not mean to come across so feminine, but I am a father. and thanks to all for the welcome's

06-13-2008, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 4,016	Re: why, hello there Well...excuuuse me! Anyway, Welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay! "I'm not such a bad guy once you get to know me"!--Agent Smith -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

06-13-2008, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
dovod New Friend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 14	Re: why, hello there it says new father because i went back and edited it :) heh. As for the tongue thing, I do what I can. One reason I am not so good is because all through high school and everything, I always blocked the air with my throat, instead of my tongue. It wasn't until I got some private lessons from a man here in town that he insisted on me using my tongue. I'm getting better at it, but it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks sometimes, you know? Bad habits are hard to break, though I think I am coming along nicely. ~David

06-13-2008, 01:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 4,016	Re: why, hello there Hey!!! Be happy that I even read it and responded! Boy, I make ONE little mistake so far this year and you guys jump all over me. I'm Sorry!!!!!!!!!! Now go practice! -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

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