Tag: trumpet
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Extraordinary Iron Age War Trumpet Found in Britain May Tie to Boudicca’s Era
Discovery of an Extraordinary Iron Age Trumpet Archaeologists in Norfolk have unveiled what they describe as an extraordinary find from Britain’s Iron Age—a rare iron trumpet, or carnyx, dating to a period when Celtic tribes resisted Roman expansion. While bronze carnyxes are more commonly found in the archaeological record, this iron example stands out for…
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Trumpet Marathon: 25 Hours of Practice and Discovery
Beginning with a Spark: Why a 25-Hour Session? When I first picked up the trumpet, it wasn’t about talent or speed. It was about the moment when a single note resonated so deeply that I knew I had found something I could commit to for the long haul. After years of experimenting with drums and…
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Endurance on a Brass Breeze: My 25-Hour Trumpet Marathon
My 25-Hour Trumpet Marathon: Why I Didn’t Stop When I first picked up the trumpet 15 years ago, my musical path wasn’t forged by instant mastery but by a stubborn spark. Other instruments—drums and clarinet—had flirted with my curiosity, yet they slipped away. The trumpet, however, made a promise with a single breath: a resonance…
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Endurance in Brass: My 25-Hour Trumpet Practice Journey
My 25-Hour Trumpet Practice Marathon When I first picked up the trumpet as a teenager, the instrument didn’t just make sound—it unlocked a feeling I couldn’t quite name. Over the years, I chased a higher standard, often pausing to reflect on what practice really does for a musician. Recently, I attempted something unusual: a continuous…