Claude Gordon demonstrates pedal tones

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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