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A structured collection of articles, Claude Gordon recordings, and study materials organized within a systematic approach to trumpet pedagogy.
The Library brings together the Clarke-Gordon tradition in one place—allowing serious players to study concepts, trace ideas, and connect recordings, written material, and practical application.
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Claude Gordon - Master Teacher (The Brass Herald)
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Claude Gordon Playing Auld Lang Syne
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Herbert L. Clarke's Setting Up Drills
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Trumpet Lessons with Claude Gordon - Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. and Jeff Purtle
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WIND POWER & THE TONGUE — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · I
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How Long Does It Take To Complete Clarke's Technical Studies?
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Claude Gordon Practice Routines (The Brass Herald)
Description: Philip Biggs' The Brass Herald magazine - February 2009
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Herbert L. Clarke Speaking
Listen to cornet legend Herbert L. Clarke's actual voice talking about Frank Simon and making the statement "cornet playing is no harder than deep breathing."
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ITG Conference - Trumpet Masterclass
International Trumpet Guild Conference 2017 - Jeff Purtle Trumpet Masterclass on Claude Gordon and Herbert L. Clarke
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Hit it Hard & Wish it Well ebook
A groundbreaking multitouch ebook that delves deep into the methodologies of iconic cornet soloist Herbert L. Clarke, as well as his ten-year protegé, Claude Gordon.
View ResourceWhy Tongue Level Matters
Tongue Level influences response, accuracy, flexibility, range, efficiency, and confidence by helping channel pitch throughout the trumpet range.
View ResourceWhat Does The Air Does The Work Mean?
The Air Does The Work means that Wind Power supplies the energy for trumpet playing while the tongue channels pitch and the body avoids interference.
View ResourceWhat Does The Tongue Channels The Pitch Mean?
The Tongue Channels The Pitch means the tongue helps organize pitch through Tongue Level while Wind Power supplies the energy for trumpet playing.
View ResourceWhy Contradictory Advice Can Both Appear Correct
Contradictory trumpet advice can appear correct when different prescriptions address different causes. Jeff Purtle explains why diagnosis must come before prescription.
View ResourceThe Difference Between Freedom and Relaxation
Freedom and relaxation are not identical. Trumpet playing requires organized freedom, not collapse or passive looseness.
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