Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, Kent Kennan 1st Movement - Inselbuch, Frank

[trumptislife]

I'm just starting to learn how to play this. I'm only in 9th grade so it's a little confusing. Any tips?

I love how you played this by the way =]

[finselbuch]

@trumptislife Listen to many recordings of it to get an idea of what it is supposed to sound like and the various interpretations. Then sing it. Then play it and record yourself. Listen to your recording and find what you like and what you don't like. Be picky. Work with the best pianist you can find. Identify your pitch problems and mark them in your part. Mark where you intend to breathe. Perform in front of people as much as you can. Breathe naturally. Don't force.

[caridad757]

@finselbuch where can you find recordings of this besides on youtube?

[finselbuch]

@caridad757 amazon.com has a few CDs... I have Hickman's. Unfortunately, no mp3 downloads.

[caridad757]

@finselbuch Oh okay. Awesome. thanks a lot. I'm using this for college auditions.

[Rollydamaster]

Awesome performance. I just did it for my jury yesterday and I nailed it.

[finselbuch]

@Rollydamaster thanks man... congrats on your jury... i'll be posting a new one after my spring recital may 15... unless it sucks :-)

[timmymonsta]

@finselbuch good luck with that! I alredy had my audition, but I just love how you play this. I'm sure you'll do perfectly though.

[ambroom]

listening to work on a college audition. big help. thank you

[Selenzr]

Great video. I'm playing this solo tomorrow for high school Solo and Ensemble and listening to you play it has helped me so much.

[timmymonsta]

I get to play this tomorrow for auditions for an all-state band. This has really helped me out alot and I thank you for it.

[Gandalf20000]

Nice job. I'm hoping to play this at Solo and Ensemble and hearing your performance has helped me a lot.

[SinjinSmith2010]

I just did this piece for my 251 performance Jury, great job:) I like how people can take the same song with the same notes but totally make their own interpretation of it:)

[KillerTpt]

good performance.....

I would have liked to have seen a bit more contrast in dynamics.

great job.

[sportslife7]

very well played. I am learning this piece for NYSSMA, and will be judged on my performance. This will greatly help me prepare, thank you!

[FrenchGeeksInc]

Good job, sir. Especially the high C at the end…nice and clear. :)