Chops Express - by Eddie Lewis
Chops Express is as it says on the cover a lighter version of
the Daily
Routines
for
Trumpet
In the Introduction, Eddie Lewis write:
"After more than twenty years
of using the original version of Daily Routines in my own practice and
with my students, it has become increasingly obvious that a need for a
shorter version of the routines exists. While it is true that thousands
of trumpet players have benefited from the origianal Daily
Routines book over the past two decades,
many users agree that the most common problem with the book is the time
it takes to complete the routines."
Since I also have used Eddies first
book, I can attest to what he says here - the lack of time to do the
complete routines was a problem. You also need time for other type of
"Literature" including etudes, lyrical studies, solos, orchestral
excerpts, etc.
To get time for "literature" I have used daily routines that only take
from 15 - 20
minutes.
The two methodes I have used mostly are 20 Minute
Warm-Up Routine (including play along CD with Phil Smith) and The Buzzing
Book by James Thompson (also including a play along CD). Both these
methods are also in my opinion more than a warm up - they are rather
daily routines. The Buzzing Book has most in common with Chops Express
- you buzz the mouthpiece and then play the exercise on the trumpet.
But the Chops Express has some unique features that probably are not
found in other methods (excepting Lewis own "Daily Routines for
Trumpet").
The book is divided into seven levels of trumpet playing competence:
- Trumpet Pioneer (is exploring the
trumpet for the first time)
- Trumpet Tyro (has commitment to
learning the trumpet)
- Trumpet Player (has the proficiency
to become a musician)
- Trumpet Apprentice (is a
transitional level between Trumpet Player and Trumpet Pro)
- Trumpet Pro (is an entry level
professional trumpet player)
- Trumpet Master (has the pro level
and an extensive performance experience)
- Trumpet Virtuoso (is the top level -
with capabilities that most musicians will never accomplish)
This book is a must have for all serious
trumpet players from the beginner to the virtuose artist!
How to order:
You can order the book directly from Eddie Lewis' Tiger Music webpage (see link
below).
Some facts:
Publisher: Tiger Music
Number
of pages: 105
Cover art: Pearl Lewis
Release
Date: Autumn 2010
Price: $19.99
o.j.
2010
