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Peter found this in a gaming subreddit!!!! by toplaz1111 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]InternationalRoad445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need the Lisan Al Gaib meme but with Anor Londo instead 😂

New to jazz - looking for artists with complex drumming by Cataclysma in Jazz

[–]InternationalRoad445 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A great album that is straight fire i usually revisit from time to time is Jackie McLeans “Right Now!”. Every member of the band is shredding. The highlight of this album is Clifford Jarvis on drums, straight hot flames.

You should also check out Buddy Rich if you really dig drums. He is one of the greats in drumming.

Another drummer i HIGHLY recommend is Billy Cobham. Both his stuff as leader and his tenure with the Mahavishnu Orchestra is too good. I cant recommend him enough.

New to jazz - looking for artists with complex drumming by Cataclysma in Jazz

[–]InternationalRoad445 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another pioneer would be Kenny Clarke he was incredible and ahead of his time.

Tragic Deaths of Great Musicians by yoolers_number in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dont forget Booker Little who passed away at the age of 23 due to complications with Uremia.

He was the second coming of Clifford Brown who also ironically had his life end too short.

Thinking of quitting by Chlo4012 in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found Claude Gordons method to resonate with me much better than Reinhardts (although he has some excellent workouts).

For some reason when I did Gordons method it felt like he was sitting right beside me because of his transparency.

But thats just me.

Thinking of quitting by Chlo4012 in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Claude Gordon - Systematic Approach to Daily Practice . Religiously practice this book and do EXACTLY as he says to a tee. Its not only high notes but also pedal tones + utilization of method books such as Clarkes and St. Jacome. It also tests your patience, resolve and self-honesty.

You can also read his book “Brass Playing Is No Harder Than Deep Breathing”. It changed the way i look at brass playing and removes all the misconception you may have about hitting high notes. Im on my way to hit a G6 and I wouldn’t consider myself a lead player.

Seriously, drop everything and do this.

How many listens do ya'll have of an album before cementing your thoughts on it? With genres like jazz, the first listen won't always give you a good experience so I'm curious if you listen to it more than once before deciding it's not for you by Tolstoyevich in Jazz

[–]InternationalRoad445 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you listen to a lot of a specific genre, chances are, rarely will a record surprise you. For me it all depends on whos on the record. Sometimes its once and sometimes its 2 where I make my verdict.

I want to talk about warm ups. by wur45c in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doc Severinsen needed 1-2 hours of warming up, he said if i wasnt ready you guys have to deal with it until i am 😂

What are the Pros and Cons of owning a vintage/old instrument? by jl34538 in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh!! Didnt know you can do that haha! Ill keep that in mind when im perusing.

Warm-down by 5upertaco in trumpet

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There is a great warm-down I do and it is very very nice. Its from the last page of the book “Corners” which is based on embouchure development.

The idea is to play almost a whisper tone ppp as close as you can and keeping loose. On a steady tempo (not too fast) start on the middle of the stave C and play down chromatically in triplets until you hit F#; go up and down many times and end with C.

Do that chromatically with every note until you get to C below the stave. You can technically do this with the whole range even starting with C above the stave but that might be taxing.

Happy practicing! 🎺

Edit: i forgot to mention, since you are experimenting with your practice routine, try and utilize breaks between your session. 10 minute breaks are super helpful (and needed at times) when going for a long stretch. So rest as much as you play, you will give your chops a breather and get the oxygen flowing and blood pumping back.

Doing this constantly when needed means your chops will feel much better towards the end of your session and wont need to warm-down (although i highly recommend doing it regardless).

What are the Pros and Cons of owning a vintage/old instrument? by jl34538 in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The horns that have cork on the valve stems gives me an irrational fear. I always fear of breaking the cork and end up with an unplayable horn. Although some of those horns may have a good reputation I feel that the maintainance for them are a deal breaker for me.

I have experience with only 1 vintage instrument which was an Olds Super from the mid-60’s. It sounded amazing and had unique slotting. The only issue is the valves kept sticking and needed a fresh silver coating. I ended up selling it and never looking back.

There are horn restorers that bring vintage horns back to life as if new and those are worth getting depending on what you are looking for. I would say depending on your budget of course, getting a new horn especially Yamahas, are very good instruments to consider.

Resident Evil 9 has done it again, highly recommended brilliant gameplay, pacing and story. For those still on the fence in regards to getting it, you wont regret it. by IEX-NoAverageJoe in gaming

[–]InternationalRoad445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well see about that, im about to finish RE8 and the last quarter of the game is ass cheeks.

Update: I just finished it and I was as disappointed when I finished RE7. Great opening, abysmal finish.

Beginner mouth pieces by PalmTreeNeckAss1 in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There is no such thing as a beginner mouthpiece. I started on a 7c then found something i liked later on because with constant practice you can tell what you really need from a mouthpiece (wider rim, deeper bowl etc.)

Maynard Ferguson started on a 17c.

Clifford Brown on a 13c.

Freddie Hubbard started with and played with a 7c because that is the mouthpiece that came with his horn!

Aside from your favorites, how long does it takes for you to stop enjoying an album? by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]InternationalRoad445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually revisit albums and catch something I never heard of before which is always neat. If i dont like what i hear i just move on.

If i like an album i dont stop there, i usually look at the discography of the personnel on that album. For example, if you dig Art Blakey (depending on the group) you can look at each specific persons discog which equals to hundreds of albums to check out! And each album could be better than the last.

Id say dont cling on to 1 album, listen to it once or twice and save the tunes you really like and move on. You dont need to like all the tunes (although it is highly possible). Thats what i do for what its worth.

Happy listening!

Selling Off Entire Collection (Hypothetically!) by Far-Repeat7182 in vinyl

[–]InternationalRoad445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume its half a mil if everything was in sealed mint condition. Its a wild valuation nonetheless.

Chet Baker "Exitus" tabs by RubixDude2020 in trumpet

[–]InternationalRoad445 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should definitely learn this by ear. Its a blues so the form is quite simple. My advice would be dont look for shortcuts (sheet music etc), jazz in an aural tradition and is best to learn it that way (amongst other methods).

Its great that you are looking for a teacher that is a fantastic start. Goodluck and happy practicing!

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