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11 Jul 04 - 10:46 AM (#1223274) Subject: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Rapparee 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. |
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11 Jul 04 - 10:56 AM (#1223281) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Megan L ah rapaire you should try the trombone :) |
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11 Jul 04 - 11:01 AM (#1223284) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Rapparee I did, once in my misspent youth. I gave it up and my brother plays it. |
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11 Jul 04 - 11:56 AM (#1223304) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: GUEST,IMHO 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? |
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11 Jul 04 - 12:27 PM (#1223320) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Mr Red 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. |
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11 Jul 04 - 01:19 PM (#1223344) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: John MacKenzie Memories of Derek Sergeant Giok |
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11 Jul 04 - 01:21 PM (#1223346) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Once Famous I will not defend folk trumpeters. Folk trumpeters suck. |
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11 Jul 04 - 01:25 PM (#1223349) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: GUEST Damn it, Marty. You are all frigged up. Trumpeters blow, not suck. Harmonica players suck (half the time). |
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11 Jul 04 - 01:42 PM (#1223358) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Rapparee 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. |
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11 Jul 04 - 08:34 PM (#1223505) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Mr Red 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. |
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11 Jul 04 - 11:08 PM (#1223560) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: jimmyt 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? |
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12 Jul 04 - 12:04 AM (#1223577) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: The Fooles Troupe I must protest! Defend PIANO ACCORDIONS was the original copycat thread! |
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12 Jul 04 - 12:39 AM (#1223592) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Bee-dubya-ell 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! |
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12 Jul 04 - 08:22 AM (#1223765) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: mcgrathof altcar 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. |
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12 Jul 04 - 08:56 AM (#1223785) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Rapparee 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)! |
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12 Jul 04 - 08:59 AM (#1223790) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Stu I cannot defend folk trumpers. It really is quite antisocial (especially after broccoli). |
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12 Jul 04 - 09:31 AM (#1223808) Subject: RE: BS: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Rapparee Those who are not with us are part of the solution! Or something like that. Heck, you know what I mean. |
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12 Jul 04 - 11:55 AM (#1223925) Subject: RE: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Once Famous Yeahm you're right. folk trumpeters would have a trumpet shaped neck if they sucked. |
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13 Jul 04 - 03:16 AM (#1224367) Subject: RE: PLEASE, defend FOLK TRUMPETERS! From: Wilfried Schaum 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) |