Thank you for this, I learned so many new things about a piece I've played many, many times.
I'm a trumpeter and have done the horse whinny almost every time I've played 'Sleigh Ride.' It's the only "solo" my mom ever cared about and was critical of. "Your horse didn't sound as good as last year's" she would sometimes say. It is a very unusual technique that I found difficult to teach to students when they would play it in their own concerts.
I really appreciate your kind words! I love teaching others through writing, and I’m working on a book proposal that I hope to start shopping around early next year.
That is so interesting you’ve played the whinny so often and the feedback your mom gave you. It’s such a spotlight moment and you only get one shot at it!
Thank you for this, I learned so many new things about a piece I've played many, many times.
I'm a trumpeter and have done the horse whinny almost every time I've played 'Sleigh Ride.' It's the only "solo" my mom ever cared about and was critical of. "Your horse didn't sound as good as last year's" she would sometimes say. It is a very unusual technique that I found difficult to teach to students when they would play it in their own concerts.
I really appreciate your kind words! I love teaching others through writing, and I’m working on a book proposal that I hope to start shopping around early next year.
That is so interesting you’ve played the whinny so often and the feedback your mom gave you. It’s such a spotlight moment and you only get one shot at it!
Love this and ALWAYS have love Sleigh Ride! Outstanding!!!
Thank you! This is one of my favorites, and I even include it in some of my non-Christmas playlists throughout the year as well.