Taught by renowned trumpet player
Chris Gekker
Chris Gekker discusses the surprisingly complex subject of playing in tune. First, he tells us, we must know ourselves and our own tendencies. Then we can think about negotiating pitch within an ensemble, and finally use intonation as an expressive device.
Intonation
Chris Gekker discusses the surprisingly complex subject of playing in tune. First, he tells us, we must know ourselves and our own tendencies. Then we can think about negotiating pitch within an ensemble, and finally use intonation as an expressive device.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Chris Gekker has done everything a trumpet player can do – from playing Guest Principal with the New York Philharmonic to lead trumpet in the Count Basie band to playing with the American Brass Quintet for eighteen years – and everything in between.
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