tonebase Brass Course

Flexibility and Flow: Connecting Notes

Taught by renowned trumpet player

Chris Coletti

Flexibility is an essential tool for every trumpet player. In this course, Chris Coletti teaches how to develop this skill and create flow through the entire range of the horn. Additionally, he doesn’t stop at just flexibility but shows how to build connection between notes through finger technique, a consistent air stream, and pitch recognition. Putting these techniques together will bring ease to your playing and take all the guesswork out of playing difficult leaps and passages.

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    Difficulty: 
    All levels
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    Duration: 
    0.5
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Course Syllabus

Flexibility and Flow: Connecting Notes

Flexibility is an essential tool for every trumpet player. In this course, Chris Coletti teaches how to develop this skill and create flow through the entire range of the horn. Additionally, he doesn’t stop at just flexibility but shows how to build connection between notes through finger technique, a consistent air stream, and pitch recognition. Putting these techniques together will bring ease to your playing and take all the guesswork out of playing difficult leaps and passages.

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Chris Coletti
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Chris Coletti

Chris Coletti's innovative playing, arranging, and singing have been heard by thousands during his time with Canadian Brass since the age of 22 – he has since launched a varied and impressive solo career while teaching at Ithaca College in New York.

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Chris Coletti

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