Claude Gordon demonstrates pedal tones

[@DT-iz8yy]

Although he did play with a wide vibrato, which was common for his era, the shaking was due to nerve damage from surgery. Don’t let that distract from the pedagogy.

[@TrumpetManinNC]

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing this gold with the rest of the world. Claude Gordon was a real master, gracious enough to pass on what he'd learned. Just these few minutes is enough to work on for months.

[@robertomohundro7850]

Thank you for posting this tidbit of instruction! This is a small part of one of the disciplines that really do make for successful brass playing. Pedal tones are part of "the tongue channels the pitch." The lip(s) are the reed, but getting the air generated by good "chest-up big-breath" supply, then channeled correctly with the tongue location unique for each note, all contributes to the relaxed pure big sound of great trumpet playing. Sorry if I'm rambling, but it really is worth it and makes it fun.

[@richardfranklin2101]

There was nothing like practicing in front of Claude in person. You thought you were the only trumpet player in the World. Unbelievable teacher and Friend❤️👍😎

[@trumpetbrain7302]

Is it just a wonky recording or was that his genuine vibrato?

[@CanadianDivergent]

I actually think that is his vibrato. def wonky sounding. 😧🤦‍♂ ugh...

[@andrewcritzer4710]

I think maybe this was after he had a stroke or a heart issue? And so some of the finer muscle control was difficult/gone?

[@CanadianDivergent]

@@andrewcritzer4710 That must have been awful to lose control of those muscles. it almost reminds me of Focal dystonia. he sure was a great player...

[@cet0708]

I believe that he gained a tremor from having open heart surgery. They need to cut through a lot of the muscles in your chest, and I think it caused a shake in his arm/hand. It may also just be stylistic, a bit overdone for my taste, but pretty sure it’s related to health issues that he had around that time.

[@billbryant1288]

Nope. I studied with him for several years in the 1970s and that’s not how he played then at all. It’s definitely caused by later health issues.

[@CaptainQueue]

I even have his mouthipiece and still can't play like him.

[@explodingsausage6576]

1 to 2 years to bring a note in tune? This guy was a quack of the highest order. His lengthy method was just an excuse to generate long-term revenue for himself.

[@Joe-ik1np]

You obviously know nothing. Claude was one of the top studio players in LA in the late 50's through the 60's. He played the I Love Lucy Show for years, and most of the movies in Hollywood for many years. His list of students is a virtual who's who of the best trumpet players in the country, both classical, jazz and commercial. He studied with Herbert Clarke for 10 years. I had a few lessons with him and worked with one of his students for 5 years. He was a former lead player for Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, recorded with Sinatra, Nat Cole, lead at the Sands in Vegas, even played with Billy Holliday and Charlie Parker and many many others. Where have you played?

[@explodingsausage6576]

@@Joe-ik1np Any teacher who says "there is only one correct to play" is not a teacher, they are a charlatan. The rest of your post is just meaningless garbage, you could put hundreds of other players from that period in the same bracket, most of whom didn't scam players by selling them a garbage, single-minded get good pill.

[@evdallas123]

Low g is as low as I've ever seen in music

[@thecertifieddoctor]

lowest ive seen is F (played 1-2-3 + 3rd valve slide FAR out) pedal notes aren't really that practical except for showing off but to that effect they sure do work

[@Joe-ik1np]

@@thecertifieddoctor If you want to develop a really strong high register, spend years working on the pedal register correctly. All of the professional players I've worked with spent a lot of time developing it. It's not for showing off. Many of them are names you would know.

[@thecertifieddoctor]

@@Joe-ik1np interesting, I'll look into this