Trumpet - Arutunian Trumpet Concerto - how to play (2018)

The Arutunian Trumpet concerto is one of the most performed pieces for the trumpet. Each year I have student s who work on the Arutunian trumpet concerto and every year they all seem to suffer the same challenges.
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Because of this I have decided to put this video together to help anyone wanting to learn the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto.
I hope you enjoy.
Phill
www.PhillONeill.com

[@billbowieis]

I like your pleasant and helpful approach. Great playing too.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks Bill

[@jonladines6305]

Absolutely beautiful Phill!!! Seriously...wow!

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks Jon

[@t.l.williams8828]

Wonderful tutorial!
I love how you showed a process to your approach. I love your take on active silence. You could do a video on that concept alone.
Really looking forward to the next video. Thanks Phill!

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks TL. Glad you’re enjoying these videos.

[@alexanderwinnifrith5163]

I have another question on the next movement - that third phrase involving f, b flat, a, middle c, f, g sharp, how do you play it? Slurred, or legato tongued? If slurred, how do you get it so smooth?
P.S. could you do a video on other parts of the concerto? It would be really helpful as I'm performing the piece in three weeks
🙂

[@justinlumpkin1874]

What mic do you use and how much does it cost 😯. Sounds great
Also I didnt realize semiquavers were a thing. I have heard of quavers from a Welsh clinician (Philip Harper, hes epic), but in 🇺🇸 we just say 8ths and 16ths.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Justin in this video I'm using the Lewitt MTP440. Its a good mix. Not my best for trumpet but its what I've been using to teach because it's small.
I do use this on pop gigs though.

[@rick130107]

Great playing. Do you have any supplementary exercises that students can do to help cover the technical demands of this section and other sections of the piece?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks Rick.
That's a really good idea, I'll put a video together for you.

[@alexanderwinnifrith5163]

Do you have any advice for the next movement? In the final phrase, there is a massive jump between a high g and middle c; no matter how hard I try, I can’t get that c. How do I bridge the gap between the two notes?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Alexander, good question.
Check the tuning on your G above the stave. If your miss pitching the C in the stave chances are you are sharp on the G.
Get the G and the phrase leading up to it in tune and I'm sure the C will be much easier.