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    Baroque Trumpet Have you ever wanted to learn or try the baroque trumpet?  This post will help get you started. Baroque Trumpet in a nutshell: Trumpets in the baroque era did not have valves; different pitches were achieved using the embouchure alone.  Only the notes along the harmonic series were playable, and notes outside of this had to be bent…

  • Chris Coletti Interview on TPP

    Chris Coletti Interview on TPP

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    Here is the live interview I did on Trumpet Player Portugal: New DUET! More posts: Featured Hide and Seek for Brass Quintet – sheet music and new recording! New live recording of my arrangement of HIDE AND SEEK by Imogen Heap! Live from BRASS DAY at Ithaca College! Read More → New Brass Quintets Now…

  • CHAT W/ ETIENNE CHARLES, GROUNDBREAKING JAZZ MUSICIAN

    CHAT W/ ETIENNE CHARLES, GROUNDBREAKING JAZZ MUSICIAN

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    ETIENNE CHARLES, groundbreaking jazz trumpeter, recording artist, composer, arranger and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University, chats with me (Chris Coletti) and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour on Episode 6 of Quarantine Classes! Mentioned in this chat: Carnival – Etienne’s musical project Studying with MARK GOULD (all 4 of…

  • CHAT W/ BILLY HUNTER, MET ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

    CHAT W/ BILLY HUNTER, MET ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

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    BILLY HUNTER, principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in NYC, chats with me (Chris Coletti) and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour on Episode 5 of Quarantine Classes! Mentioned in this chat: Winning jobs Yogic breathing  and meditation Mouthpieces 🙂 The Ictus Competition (and why you should apply) Andy Bove More posts: Featured…

  • CHAT W/ DAVID KRAUSS, MET ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

    CHAT W/ DAVID KRAUSS, MET ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

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    David Krauss, principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in NYC, chats with me (Chris Coletti) and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour on Episode 4 of Quarantine Classes! Mentioned in this chat: MET Opera Brass performance and recordings Brandon Ridenour’s back-breaking posture (then vs now) “floating” the sound alla Jim Pandolfi MET…

  • LIVE Historical Instrument Demo!

    LIVE Historical Instrument Demo!

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    Happening LIVE (as of 4.22.20), Vince DiMartino demonstrates his collection of rare and and historical trumpets, including some 150 y/o designs that are being reintroduced by well-known modern trumpet makers. Featured Oct 23, 2024 Hide and Seek for Brass Quintet – sheet music and new recording! Oct 23, 2024 New live recording of my arrangement…

  • Piccolo Trumpet (vs Baroque Trumpet)

    Piccolo Trumpet (vs Baroque Trumpet)

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    Piccolo trumpet is a super fun instrument to play.Invented in the 20th century, the modern piccolo trumpet is pitched in Bb (or A), one octave higher than a standard Bb trumpet.  Many contemporary pieces are written for the instrument, but is often used to play baroque music which tends to be in the higher register.…

  • 5 Reasons Musicians Need to Have a Podcast

    5 Reasons Musicians Need to Have a Podcast

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    Why do you need a podcast?  Let me explain:Recently I was interviewed by trumpeter James Newcomb for his popular trumpet podcast, Trumpet Dynamics, which I encourage you check out out here.In it we cover everything from performing and building a career, networking, social media marketing, and exactly how I got into Canadian Brass.James has added some real value to the…

  • Baroque Trumpet Fingering Chart: 3-Hole System

    Baroque Trumpet Fingering Chart: 3-Hole System

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    The 3-hole system baroque trumpet fingering chart is now here!  Click here to download it.As you probably know, I play a 4-hole system  baroque trumpet (you can download the 4-hole system baroque trumpet fingering chart here).  Other 4-hole baroque trumpeters include Caleb Hudson, John Thiessen, Crispian Steele-Perkins, to name a few.  Some great 3-hole baroque trumpeters…

  • Baroque Trumpet FAQ

    Baroque Trumpet FAQ

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    Baroque Trumpet FAQ: Where can I purchase a baroque trumpet? There are many baroque trumpet makers, but the most prominent dealer in the US is The Baroque Trumpet Shop.  The store is owned and operated by trumpeter Barry Bauguess and offers a fine selection of instruments, mouthpieces, cases and other related gear.  If you shop there,…

  • Baroque Trumpet Fingering Chart: 4-hole system

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    Have you ever wanted to try a baroque trumpet? This post should help get you started. Download the baroque trumpet fingering chart here (4-hole system):