PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!

Subject: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 10:46 AM

1. Trumpeters can't play and sing at the same time, which is usually a Good Thing.
2. Without going into details, neither banjoists nor accordioneers can double and triple tongue their instruments.
3. Folkie trumpeters are a vanishing species. There's only one that I know of, so send money for my preservation.
4. Trumpeters can also play treble clef baritone (euphonium).
5. You don't need a capo for a trumpet. Maybe a mute, but not a capo.
6. Mouthpeices are kept employed and out of landfills.
7. Ever tried it with valve oil?? Hmmmmmmmmm?
8. Trumpeters can also play hunting horn, conch shells, garden hose, and many other things -- extremely versital folks!
8. Some trumpetin' cat named Gabriel is gonna get in the last whack.
9. There ain't no guitars in a marchin' band. Ain't no banjos, either.
10. While not impossible, it IS very difficult to get parts of your anatomy caught in a trumpet.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Megan L
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 10:56 AM

ah rapaire you should try the trombone :)

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 11:01 AM

I did, once in my misspent youth. I gave it up and my brother plays it.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: GUEST,IMHO
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 11:56 AM

A moment I vividly remember from being in a church involved a singer with the most beautiful mezo-soprano (sp?) voice (clear, note perfect and rich textured) who was accompanied by a guitar player and trumpet player. The trumpet player did a solo during one of her songs and actually brought the people attending the wedding to tears. The beauty of the solo evoked images and memories, and must have done so for everyone there. God, it was unreal and breath-taking. The fellow didn't miss a note, and he knew the audience belonged to him for that time. He also ended the song, and when he'd done the last long, note that faded out over what seemed like minutes (but was likely ten or so seconds), I heard the people in the church collectively exhale. I don't think any of us realized we'd been holding our breath. Trumpet players? Yeah, they're OK in my book.

Did the guy at the Kennedy funeral in 1963 ever recover?

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Mr Red
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 12:27 PM

Rapaire

Could you elaborate on 8?

Yea I was going to mention West Gallery Quires (sic) - they use what ever instruments were available prior to 1838.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 01:19 PM

Memories of Derek Sergeant
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Once Famous
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 01:21 PM

I will not defend folk trumpeters.

Folk trumpeters suck.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 01:25 PM

Damn it, Marty. You are all frigged up. Trumpeters blow, not suck. Harmonica players suck (half the time).

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 01:42 PM

Mr. Red, I could, but I won't. You'll just have to wait and listen. But I'll give you a hint: it ain't called "When Gabriel Blows His Horn" fer nothin'.

Martin, I tried that. Damned near swallowed the mouthpiece.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Mr Red
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 08:34 PM

Yodelling in the canyon?

When I wus an apprentice we used to trumpet on the electrical conduit - changing note took 5 minutes and two hacksaw blades - still the sense of rhythm it inculcated has stood me in good stead now I is a Bodhrannerist.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: jimmyt
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 11:08 PM

I also play trumpet and I think it is perfect to play folk music on provided you have a chord organ to accompany you, preferably with lots of vibrato. Kinda makes you want to put on your skates, huh?

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 12:04 AM

I must protest! Defend PIANO ACCORDIONS was the original copycat thread!

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 12:39 AM

I agree! FOLK TRUMPETERS! And, while we're at it, FOLK ACCORDIONISTS, FOLK BANJOISTS and FOLK HARMONICA PLAYERS! In fact, FOLK EVERYBODY EXCEPT GUITARISTS AND FIDDLERS!

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: mcgrathof altcar
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 08:22 AM

To B flat or not to B flat. THAT is the question...
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the diatonic slings and arrows of a bunch of primary chord bashers.
Or take up th'ould brass instruments against a sea of cliche driven fingerpickers.
And by Opposing play far louder than even melodeons can.

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 08:56 AM

I din't want to mention that us trumpet types don't NEED no stinkin' amplifiers! That we are TRUE acoustic instruments! Energy savers! We might produce a lot of 100% natural spit, but we don't punch holes in the ozone (at least as far as I know)!

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Stu
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 08:59 AM

I cannot defend folk trumpers. It really is quite antisocial (especially after broccoli).

Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 09:31 AM

Those who are not with us are part of the solution! Or something like that. Heck, you know what I mean.

Subject: RE: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Once Famous
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 11:55 AM

Yeahm you're right. folk trumpeters would have a trumpet shaped neck if they sucked.

Subject: RE: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS!
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 03:16 AM

Some Red Army choirs had their folk bands with guitars, balalaikas, fiddles, accordeon and trumpet. It is the trumpet which gave them the flavour.

Remember: All the fiddlers of the world scratching their strings won't produce a sound as majestic like a trumpeter with a slight portion of his breath.

Wilfried (former trumpeter, now drummer)