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Comment on Dueling with Pinchas: Building Strength for the Brandenburg and Beyond by William Haubrich

William Haubrich — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:38:51 +0000

Greetings,

Thanks for your strength-building exercise. I’ve written in out in Finale and pdf and would like you to check it. If I can get your email, may I send it to you?
Warm regards,
William

Comment on Stamping It Out (Part II) by lerham

lerham — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:40:20 +0000

I can’t figure out how to leave a note to you on this site, so I guess here is as good as any. The computer is still a foriegn invader in my life. Hell, I still prefer my LP’s and recording on my minidisc.
I digress…THANK YOU Craig for providing such insight and motivation to this pursuit, by a few of us humans, to become better trumpet players, better musicians, and better human beings. Your site is wonderfully inspiring and very informative. I can’t believe I never ran across it before.
Cheers to you!
Dan Duncan

Comment on Reviving the Oldies by Ben

Ben — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:08:19 +0000

Craig,

As a new reader of your blog, I’d like to request that one of the next articles that you bring back to the new site be “Dueling with Pinchas.” I’ve seen that article referenced in several posts, and am interested in reading about the endurance exercise(s) it describes.

Thanks!

Ben Richards

Comment on Stamping It Out (Part II) by JSelby

JSelby — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:31:03 +0000

Howdy,

Since this is my first post I’ll start out with a huge “Thank you!” for spending the time to maintain this blog. I believe your insights will truly help me become a better player.

I have a question about the pedals. When you say to keep embouchure movement to a minimum what do you mean by “movement”? When I watch myself in the mirror my lower jaw moves down when I descend and up when I ascend. I don’t push my lips into the mouthpiece when I go into the pedals – my lips stay pretty much the same – and I get big, full first pedals (and I’m starting to hit them in the center too which is a big plus).

Is that jaw movement OK, or is that another thing I need to fix?

Thanks!

Joe

Comment on Reviving the Oldies by Craig Morris

Craig Morris — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:32:32 +0000

Hi Zeb,

I’m glad you are enjoying the site. I feel like #3 should be played no louder than mf. I often play it softer, but it shouldn’t be viewed as a “soft” exercise. I try to play it at a comfortable volume on the softer side, and work on smoothness, connection, and ease. I hope this helps!

All Best,
Craig

Comment on Reviving the Oldies by tpt81

tpt81 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:47 +0000

Mr. Morris,

Thanks so much for reposting the Stamping It Out series. I am a newcomer to the site, but had read these articles a long time ago, and was hoping to get to refresh my memory.

I have one quick question. How loud do you play Exercise 3? I have heard it done anywhere from mp to ff, and would love your take on the matter.

Again, thanks so much for everything you share on this site.

Zeb Upton

Comment on Copland. Coffee. Radio by Brian Winegardner

Brian Winegardner — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:06:21 +0000

I heard it on the radio this morning too!! It’s one of my favorites!

Comment on It’s Done! by Zweibel Andy

Zweibel Andy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:18:01 +0000

Craig,

Congratulations on the re-design and on getting re-started with your writing! I have two blogs on Wordpress, and love the platform, the amount of customization that you can do is incredible!

Your site is nestled comfortably in my Google Reader, and I will definitely be keeping up with your musings!

Looking forward to seeing you in August; enjoy your time at Cabrillo!

-Andy

Comment on Updates and Redesigns: The Return of Late Nights by Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:39:57 +0000

We’re all excited for more helpful trumpet wisdom to come!

Comment on Gig Meister by Renata

Renata — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:16:22 +0000

Hello, Mr. Morris. I don’t know how relieved you are from this run of MCB, but I will tell you that after practicing and playing only the viola for more than three weeks, I am so happy to come back to the violin. Call it the Bach-i-don’t-know-anything-about-trumpets horn, it is heaven to come back to a right size instrument. (Yes, the viola is just not right, too long for the arms and too little for the legs). Now, any advice to take that 40 minutes long music out of my brain?
I liked your melody in Lolita’s Dance, though. But that is not the part I remember, I have the one that sounds as a hialeah factory at 11:58 am in my head.
Keep writing, see you in gigdom soon.
Renata

Comment on Gig Meister by Roy Griffin

Roy Griffin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:27:06 +0000

Glad you’re back! I was beginning to believe you were abducted by little green trumpeters in a flying saucer!
Any news on your CD?

Roy

Comment on YouTube Debut by dave mazon

dave mazon — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:39:54 +0000

Amazing playing Mr. Craig! I love your sound, seems that I have the exact same sound concept in mind(now the trouble is getting it to come out of the horn).
I know you probably hate this question but what was your setup on this youtube video? Were you using your Yammie?
Thanks!
Dave Mazon
Columbus, Ohio

Comment on A Face Full of Pie by Pete

Pete — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:28:14 +0000

Mmmmm…pie…..

Thanks for all of the great articles, Craig. Looking forward to the album!

Comment on Practicing for Tomorrow by Sparky Koerner

Sparky Koerner — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:43:21 +0000

Yes practicing for tomorrow is something that enough of us don’t think about. When the chops don’t feel right and we don’t feel like practicing I also think back to what “Jake” use to say “play a G in the staff until the lips feels like normal” I still approach the trumpet at times with that in mind if things are not working right. I think it lets me just concentrate on the air and sound and not think about what is not working.
Craig I enjoy the Livemusic News, thanks.
Sparky Koerner

Comment on Writing for the Holidays! by Fábio

Fábio — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:50:21 +0000

I love YAMAHA instruments and your trumpets players.

Comment on Writing for the Holidays! by Bob White

Bob White — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:33:33 +0000

Merry Christmas, Craig! Looking forward to hearing the CD.

Comment on Some Days by Socrates

Socrates — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:54:51 +0000

Craig,

A few post ago you mentioned coming up with a routine from the Vizzutti method books. Can you shed some light on that? I love the books and was curious as to how you use them.

Comment on Some Days by Craig Morris

Craig Morris — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:20:58 +0000

Hi Larry,

Sorry I didn’t respond to your question on the other post. Yes, the exercise is good for building range, but you will probably want to also dedicate some time to range specific exercises as well. I view range as a combination of strength and technique, so you will have to make sure the technique is refined in addition to building the necessary strength. I hope that helps.

Craig

Comment on Some Days by Larry DIvack

Larry DIvack — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:23:37 +0000

Is that exercise you use for building strength, up five notes on the scale,sustain etc,also good for building range?

Comment on Practicing for Tomorrow by Larry DIvack

Larry DIvack — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:06:42 +0000

I love you articles, Craig. I have started using the method you described to buil strength for the Brandenburg. Do you think this will increase my range also? Larry Divack