[Dixielandjazz] Mini Trombone/Slide Trumpet

[Ministry of Jazz]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the good words.

I wouldn't be put off by list-mates' comments about the intonation of the
slide trumpet. Yes it takes some getting used to, but it is hardly
"impossible" to play. The thing that throws me is that 4th position is
adjacent to the bell, rather than 3rd on a regular bone. Also more than once
I've pulled the slide completely off while reaching for 6th or 7th position.
That sucker is less than half the length of a normal bone. But I have played
the thing in performances occasionally, and not just for laughs.

One nice bonus of the slide trumpet is that the positions produce the same
notes (an octave higher) as a tenor or bass bone, so you don't have to
transpose. You can get the trumpet sound while reading concert key music.

Blessings from Jerusalem,

Elazar
Dr. Jazz Dixieland Band
Tekiya Trumpet Ensemble
Jerusalem, Israel
www.israel.net/ministry-of-jazz
+972-2-679-2537


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve & Cathy Pendleton [mailto:bestofbreed at alltel.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 5:15 AM
To: jazzmin at actcom.net.il
Subject: RE: [Dixielandjazz] Mini Trombone/Slide Trumpet


Hello, Elazar,

Thanks for the mail.  I have read your posts on DJML as a member for the
past year or so.  Kudos to you for what you do as (the way I see it, please
tell me if I'm wrong) an ambassador for the enjoyment of our so
deeply-rooted music, that is so much fun, a welcome respite even in your
rightful homeland that is so scorned by its enemies.  All I can say is, keep
on keeping on.  (BTW, I follow Middle East and Israeli current
events/politics very closely every day, and have done so for many years.)

And I appreciate your tutorial on this instrument.  Perhaps I am too lazy at
this point in my life to learn fingering of three valves, but the slide
trumpet really appeals to me.  I will be watching eBay and other areas for
one, and next time, God willing, I will have me on eif the price is right!