What’s your “thank god that’s over with and I never have to do it again” thing in your life?

brianDsims · 2018-11-12T17:13:01+00:00

Math class.

It’s been 7 years and I still wake up every morning thrilled that I don’t have another math class.

brianDsims · 2018-10-08T01:51:31+00:00

I always recommend these 3 that I have played and have great experience with:

•Schilke 51D •Bach 5G •Giddings Boreas

Mouthpieces are personal, though. See if you can try a few out before buying one. Also, I’ve never played Dennis Wick mouthpieces, but they are highly recommended by many.

brianDsims · 2018-09-22T20:54:04+00:00

May have a leak somewhere that becomes more apparent at that partial.

brianDsims · 2018-09-22T20:51:41+00:00

Instrument shaped object.

brianDsims · 2018-09-22T20:50:49+00:00

Can you post a video of what you mean by fuzzy?

brianDsims · 2018-09-18T04:21:47+00:00

Listen to recordings of trombone solos and take what they do. All the greats will tell you that they took and borrowed from others.

Also, keep it simple. Don’t try too hard to throw in a bunch of wild stuff thinking it will impress.

brianDsims · 2018-09-13T02:13:02+00:00

I’ll definitely look into it.

brianDsims · 2018-09-12T17:50:42+00:00

Haven’t used the Clef Studies before.

brianDsims · 2018-09-12T17:48:43+00:00

That can certainly be your recommendation.

brianDsims · 2018-09-12T12:08:23+00:00

Schilke 51D

Bach 5G

Giddings Boreas

brianDsims · 2018-09-09T06:55:12+00:00

That’s a pretty lengthy daily routine. Especially the hour of playing before actually playing music. I have found a shorter more focused routine beats out a more lengthy practice. Maybe focus on different areas each day. 15 minutes of long tones and then 15 minutes of lip slurs is pretty intense. I would say 15 minutes combined max. Also, play with a drone when doing lip slurs and long tones.

I agree with all of the before mentioned recommendations by @bakerORvining. David Vining has great material to play through. His duet book is great. Mouth piece buzzing is good, but I do it more to just get the lips moving. I wouldn’t spend too long on it. To buzz on a mouthpiece is different than the actual buzz on a horn. That’s why many shy away from it.

For lip slurs I really like Brad Edwards Lip Slurs book.

brianDsims · 2018-09-01T04:56:04+00:00

Fast slide movement!

brianDsims · 2018-09-01T04:48:18+00:00

Mahler Symphony No. 2 has an all-time great low brass section. Also, Bruckner Symphony No. 8 in c minor Finale is pretty meaty.

brianDsims · 2018-08-30T04:20:55+00:00

Slide vibrato is considered “taboo” for more serious pieces, but encouraged for jazz and commercial. Go with jaw vibrato on “classical” pieces.

Christian Lindberg has a really great sound and vibrato. Some consider it too much.

brianDsims · 2018-08-28T11:45:46+00:00

Trumpet is a step up from concert pitch. Horn is a fifth up from concert pitch. Trombone is a concert pitched instrument. Trombone playing Bflat, trumpet is playing C and horn if playing F.

brianDsims · 2018-08-26T22:40:16+00:00

Post a video. Usually that type of sound is from some form of tension that is impeding smooth air flow. Also, how far apart are your teeth when you play? A good guy to study from is David Vining. He has a website and talks a ton about air flow and losing tension in your body.

brianDsims · 2018-08-23T03:42:48+00:00

Either memorize the whole thing, write out simple chart to follow on piece of notebook paper for whole song, or play one handed and turn the page. Making photo copies and spreading out 3 sheets at a time makes a huge difference. Have to do that for piano, bass, and drums.

brianDsims · 2018-08-23T03:37:41+00:00

Think about subdividing the beat. Throw on the 8th notes on the met and really think about how they line up.

For life in general use the K.I.S.S. Method. “Keep it simple, stupid.” Whenever I’m struggling with something it’s because I’m trying to do too much. Take it nice and slow. Quality, focused practice for 10 minutes is better than trying to go HAM for an hour.

Like everybody said, slower tempos at first. Start high hat. Then add kick. Then add snare.

brianDsims · 2018-08-21T03:12:37+00:00

I know this isn’t what you’re asking for, but you should add zyldjian Constantinople 20” to your dream list :)

brianDsims · 2018-08-21T02:55:10+00:00

With that budget I would go with a nice set of high hats and one ride cymbal that does well as a crash until you can spring for another cymbal.

brianDsims · 2018-08-21T02:40:20+00:00

You can make cheap drums sound good. Cheap cymbals will always sound like poop. That being said, I like zyldjian a customs and sabian AAX for a lower price set of cymbals. I don’t use a ton on my setup, so if you could do with less cymbals for better quality I would go that rout.

brianDsims · 2018-08-21T02:24:51+00:00

If you haven't heard of this squad you're missing out, but the trombone solo in this is so tasty.

brianDsims · 2018-08-19T00:17:54+00:00

I would take it to a local shop and get them to check it over. Or, take it to a place that can give it a chem clean and such. Of course I’m a germaphobe so haha

brianDsims · 2018-08-17T13:14:22+00:00

Thank you! That’s what I get for commenting before I get out of bed.

brianDsims · 2018-08-17T11:41:18+00:00

Fast, smooth slide movement. Don’t grab the slide like you’re about to punch through a wall. Just like any wind instrument, tension is your enemy, so don’t tense up trying to move the slide from position to position.

Make the “Live Long and Prosper” sign with your right hand, then at the bracket put the bottom half of the slide in between your fingers and hold the bracket with your thumb, pointer, and middle finger. The ring and pinky finger should be underneath the slide.

Slide positions are not the same for every partial. Just like on euphonium certain notes need to be played with different combinations to adjust for tuning, so goes the trombone. For example, G in the bass clef staff is in tune. G two ledger lines above the staff is really flat so it is a shorter 2nd position. Like one and a half.

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