5 comments about Trumpeting by Nature: An Efficient Guide to Optimal Trumpet Performance.

1. This book may be appropriate for a young child, although it was not meant to be so. When I got to the part about rinsing my mouth after eating and before playing, I put the book back in the box and sent it back.



2. Trumpeting by Nature is a book intended for people of all ages and levels so while some information may seem obvious to the more advanced student, the same information is a great help to beginners looking for direction in all aspects of playing. Jeanne's methods are based on the principle that each player is responsible for becoming their own teacher and her book is a guide to doing so. By providing explanations, photographs and exercises to develop the different areas of trumpet playing (embouchure, air, tonguing, etc.) she helps the reader find their unique "sweet spot" where trumpeting becomes as relaxed and efficient as possible.
   
   The characteristic that sets this method apart from the rest is the way problems are addressed. There are no generic instructions such as "use less pressure" but instead, each common pitfall is described in terms of how it affects one's playing. Suggested ways of overcoming these habits are then presented in clear, detailed instructions, making Trumpeting by Nature a great reference for trumpeters at all levels with the desire to diagnose and overcome inconsistencies in their playing.
   
   The one addition that would make this book all the better is a quick-reference insert or appendix that includes a glossary and a diagram of the muscles frequently referred to in the book. However, this oversight is far outweighed by the positive aspects of the book which is why it deserves a five-star rating.



3. Jeanne's new book is a delight to trumpeters of all ages. Great information, easy to read, and most of all it comes from a great person! Jeanne is always so willing to help a player in need. I wish I lived closer to her.....
   
   Doug Barta
   Parker, CO



4. The combination of colloquial writing and demonstration photos is great! I'm barely into the book and have already seen (heard) results.



5. After not having played trumpet for several decades, I decided to pick it up again and see if I could get back into playing shape. I played professionally for a number of years, several while attending school studying physiology and organic chemistry. When I ran across Jeanne's book, Trumpeting by Nature, I was very impressed. Not only did each chapter make a world of sense to me, it illustrated and explained things that had bothered me when I was playing every night, sometimes on a split lip. Jeanne also takes the time to focus on the specific anatomical foundations of the embouchure that had never been explained or addressed at any length by any of my past instructors - several of whom are now considered icons in the trumpet playing world. Her discussions of the various muscles involved in the embouchure are both accurate and interesting. I've spent a lot of time researching trumpet literature on the Net and haven't run across any that discusses the specific musculature involved in an embouchure like Jeanne does in her book. I would recommend this book to anyone who's a beginner, a hobbyist, a pro and especially those, who like me, are once again starting out on the instrument. Reading her book and following her advice and instruction has definitely helped me and can certainly prevent or remedy many of the embouchure problems players experience. Following Jeanne's advice has allowed me to return to playing form quicker than I expected with an increase in range that still amazes me. This is a great book, full of interesting and valuable information and needs to be in your musical library.

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3 comments about Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (Bass).

1. This is a faannttasstic guitar book for anyone who wants to play Cali songs to perfection. Great notes and includes a few great pics (black and white) of the band. FAB FAB FAB FAB FAAAABBB!!!! A MUST!



2. this book is the best it is much more right than any tabs u will find on the internet.



3. This book is great if you want to learn to play like John F. Highly reccomended.

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5 comments about Complete Saxaphone Player (Volume 4) (Complete Saxophone Player).

1. I've read 4 different series of "teach yourself saxophone" books and the "Complete" series by Mr. Ravenscroft is by far the best and most interesting I've found. The songs are fun and get you playing quickly. The instruction is great. The 2nd and 3rd are the most important to own and take you from beginer to player.



2. After reading this first book one discovers that Mr. Ravenscroft is not only a superb sax player -just listen to Pink Floyd's The Final Cut to take a sample- but a remarkable teacher also. The book itself starts with the obvious very basics you need to knowing the instrument. Then step by step introduces posture, breathing, embouchure and fingering techniques. And for those unpacients, the first sound comes just befor mid-book. From there on simple tunes are presented in an easy way, so anyone can play his first ¨solo gigs¨ in a matter of days.



3. This book is great for showing the fingering of playing a sax or breathing. But take note that the list of songs, is a full list of the songs, it's just that on each song only the intro is given.



4. this book series is exelent for any intermediate sax player. I bought all 4 and they rock.



5. The explanations in the beginning added some value. This book gave a bit more detail on embouchure and breathing, which I know is important. Though after getting started inthe book, what is sorely missing... is how the music is supposed to sound. If this is a beginners book, and which I am... how do i know the pace of Imagine by John Lennon... What is the beat really FEEL like. Without an accompanying CD... I feel that this book isn't giving me the same ability to critique myself as "Absolute Beginners / Alto Saxophone" with CD of all music in the book. For me, the tunes in this book are good BUT I have NOOO idea if i'm close to the pace, sound or FEEL.I am finding the actual songs on iTunes and looping the section so i can match (which is fun), but someone should be doing this for me, is my thinking.
   Legato and Slurs... and tonguing, is explained well in both books but what doe it sound like? I play a Legato and a Slur and it's really close right now for me with a CD. How would I be able to create that difference by just reading about it???
   
   The explanations are more detailed than Absolut Beginner's guide so I can use it as a reference but NO CD in 2007 is big oversight for me. Happy saxing!

5 comments about Play Trumpet Today! - Level 1: Play Today Plus Pack (The Ultimate Self-Teaching Method).

1. Play Trumpet Today! - Level 1 (The Ultimate Self-Teaching Method)
   The best - the DVD is excellant and so simple to understand. The CD is terrific and the book is wonderful but you do need to be able to read music for the book as my son only started the DVD was the best part as it did describe everything he needed to understand with first time trumpet.
   He has played this to his friends that come over and rehearse with him and they also found it wonderful, they are only 10 and 11 years old and understand it easily.
   Also Amazon products arrive in the best packaging and safely delivered by courier, the books and items will never be damaged due the terrific packaging and their impecible service and communication is just refreshing to come across. Thanks for such good service and products and undersstanding when being asked many questions with fast and speedy answers



2. Received my copy and cannot say enought good things about this book. The CD is the key to the teaching method, as with out it, a student wouldn't know if they were playing the right sound.It's like having your own teacher next to you, and one can learn at their own pace. Highly recommend it.



3. Got this for someone who wants to learn how to play and he really liked it.



4. I bought this method for my eleven year old son, who is learning trumpet as his third instrument. I like the selection of songs and the easy pace of the book. Also, the video isn't bad, but disappointing from the fact that the video and CD both primarily cover only the first few pages in the book.



5. I never considered "Gently twist the mouthpiece into the mouthpiece reciever," to be instructions for trumpet assembly before. I have been away from playing for 10 years and thought this might be a good book to help me get reaquainted with the horn. I was wrong...this book is VERY VERY simplistic.
   
   If you are an absolute beginner, who has never even handled a trumpet and does not know anyone who plays trumpet, then get this book. If there is ANYONE that you can ask questions, who reads music or plays trumpet, then you can skip this book. Get something a little more complicated and just ask questions. If you are going to be taking lessons DEFINITELY do not buy this package. You will learn more during the first half-hour of your first lesson.

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