Scott Fessler

Practice Suggestions

A personal note from Pete to Scott

Scott is a student of:

• M. Guineri
• R. Nagel
• R. Voisin

Equipment:

• Bach 37 Bb trumpet
• Bach 1 1/2C mouthpiece
• see a list of bach users

Fundamentals:

• James Stamp Warm-ups and Exercises

Fundamental Suggestions:

• Breathe deeply, slowly, fully.
• Keep aptiture open as possible.
• Keep throat open.
• Keep tongue down.
• Play into the center of the note (think down).
• The center of the note is lower than you think.
• Use "Too" rather than "ta" or "te".
• Focus on sound.
• Use the "Ta Ka Ta" to stabilize/even out triple tongued passages (as opposed to ttk as is traditional).
• Practice intervals slowly until you strike each note directly in its center.
• Always commence with a clean attack and center.