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Trumpetstud Veteran Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:36 pm Post subject: Wynton trumpet grip |
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Has anyone tried (or even care to) play with the index finger over the bell? I’ve heard Chris Botti tried and liked it but I’ve seen some concerts and he is not doing that. Wynton may have longer fingers than me but it’s not that comfortable for me.
Anyway, the way I hold the instrument is starting to hurt my index finger (I know suck it up) just wondering. The way I hold the trumpet (the right way) 😆 is index finger under the bell, middle finger, ring finger in the 3rd valve ring and pinky wrapped around the ring. That leaves an indention on my index finger and is uncomfortable.
I’ve tried changing to index finger and middle finger through the ring and ring finger and pinky underneath 3rd valve slide. Well, guess what. The ring finger is uncomfortable and leaves an indention on my ring finger.
Any suggestions? |
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Man Of Constant Sorrow Veteran Member
Joined: 25 Jun 2023 Posts: 493
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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It could be the wrap of the horn.
I have some vintage Getzens, and the wrap is narrow ... (and, I don't have large hands); but, I find it comfortable.
On-the-other-hand ( lame pun), my early Conn Constellation 28A (long cornet) has a well known wide wrap, which I find comfortable, also.
Have you tried other horns? _________________ Sub-Optimal Hillbilly Jazz |
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Trumpetstud Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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I have not tried any other horns. I’ve had this since elementary school. Bach Strad ML
I appreciate ur response. It actually does look narrower. I’m wondering if Wynton would let me try his out! 😆👊🏻 |
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Man Of Constant Sorrow Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:41 am Post subject: |
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The former heavyweight World Champion boxer / prize-fighter, Sonny Liston (deceased) was well-known to have uncommonly large hands and fists.
I wonder how he might have held a trumpet ? _________________ Sub-Optimal Hillbilly Jazz |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9108 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Man Of Constant Sorrow wrote: | The former heavyweight World Champion boxer / prize-fighter, Sonny Liston (deceased) was well-known to have uncommonly large hands and fists. I wonder how he might have held a trumpet? |
Any way he wanted to. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
"I wouldn't play like Wynton Marsalis even if I could play like Wynton Marsalis." Attributed to Chet
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