Summary
Lesson time: (0min 53sec)
Mike Lovatt wraps up 'Slinky', pulling together the swing techniques covered, vibrato, tonguing and a steady air stream that ties the notes together.
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Lesson transcript:
Slinky: A Groovy Piece
So, there's Slinky. It's a pretty groovy little piece.
Key Techniques Discussed
Now, we're starting to really swing using the techniques which we've talked about in this lesson.
- Vibrato
- Tonguing: This helps us in the quavers to:
- Make them swing
- Make them accented
Note Variations
- Short and long notes:
- Making long notes come alive and not just kind of hang there.
The Importance of the Air Stream
The common thing with all these techniques is the air stream.
- The air stream helps:
- Connect the notes
- Create that swing
- Maintain the timing
- Enhance our tonguing
It's the way to really get groovy with this number.
About the instructor
Mike Lovatt studied at Trinity College of Music, where he was awarded the Jon Kelly Jazz Scholarship. He has performed and recorded across a huge range of styles with artists including Quincy Jones, Robbie Williams, Eric Clapton, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Buble, Oasis, Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett, Shirley Bassey and Danny Elfman, among many others. As Principal Trumpet in London's West End, Mike has performed in Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Producers, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Saturday Night Fever, My Fair Lady and Spamalot, amongst others. He has played on movie soundtracks including the James Bond films, Harry Potter with the London Symphony Orchestra, the award-winning Chicago, Kevin Spacey's Beyond the Sea, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Madagascar and The Corpse Bride. He is featured on trumpet and cornet in George Fenton's Mrs Henderson Presents, and on trumpet in Looking for Eric. Mike is principal trumpet with the Grammy-nominated John Wilson Orchestra and has been featured in their celebrated BBC Promenade concerts and recordings. Mike is sought after as a teacher and clinician, and is a professor of trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music. In April 2013 he was proud to be awarded the prestigious Derek Watkins' Chair of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music, London. In his MusicGurus courses, Mike shares the secrets behind his versatility, showing you how to nail authentic swing, rock and Latin trumpet styles so you can play any of them with confidence and the right feel. read more