Louis Maggio System for Brass ?
David Finton
Okay. I checked out the W3 page for this:
http://www.childreg.com/maggio/
It claims the Maggio System is "A truly remarkable & revolutionary
approach to the playing of a brass instrument."
I'll bite... what's so remarkable or revolutionary? It
would be helpful if someone who knew could explain how Maggio's
approach would be different from, say, Claude Gordon, or Schlossberg,
or Van Cleave, or ...
Someone said that Sandoval uses Maggio, which is quite a
testimonial. Still, that's one data point, and, in any
case, I can't dismiss the possibility that Arturo may just
be a freak of nature! :-) Do any classical / orchestral players
use Maggio?
I ask that last question because I remember an embouchure
system video I saw (possibly Superchops?) which appeared to involve
bunching up the lip very tightly and blowing like mad... It seemed
to me something which might have utility in rock playing, but which
probably would never allow one to play soft, controlled baroque parts,
such as the 2nd Brandenberg.
Thanks in advance,
David Finton
fin...@cs.wisc.edu
Dan Lamb
>
> I'll bite... what's so remarkable or revolutionary? Do any classical / orchestral players
> use Maggio?
YES!
Louis Maggio was himnself a classical musician. He developed his "System
for Brass" after he fell on some ice and shredded his lips. After just
six months he was able to return to playing first chair trumpet with the
symphony. His system is called "remarkable" because it has worked for so
many great musicians. During the 1930's, 40's, and 50's nearly all
studio trumpet players in the Los Angeles area studied with Louis
Maggio. Many players (jazz and classical alike) came to him from all
over the world seeking help. His students included Rafael Mendez, Conrad
"The Goz" Gozzo, and even Harry James at one time. Louis Maggio's system
for brass requires that you completely rethink the way you play trumpet.
Remember....the Maggio system must be followed EXACTLY if it is to work.
If you want more info please email me. Remove the <** **> (anti-spam
device) from my email address to send a reply.
Dan Lamb
US Army Band, Japan
Robert Eye
More information on Maggio's system, including the book _The Original
Louis Maggio System for Brass_, written by Carlton MacBeth, can be found
at:
http://www.childreg.com/maggio/
Regards,
Robert Eye
David G. Rickheim
The Maggio System for Brass is the best thing I have come across for
really learning how to play the trumpet in ALL registers WELL and
SAFELY. Alot of method books fail to teach the player HOW to play notes
in the mid to upper register and just put a whole bunch of notes in
front of you, expecting that you will learn by yourself how to play high
up there. Maggio is completely different. It shows you how you SHOULD
approach playing the trumpet and how expanding the range DOWN will also
expand the range UP. I have been using it for only about 2 months now,
and boy have I noticed AWESOME changes in my playing!! My range before
Maggio was only about an E above a high C, but now I have been able to
hit high G's and sometimes high Bb's above high C without feeling like I
am going to ruin my lip or hemorrage. Also, this is all with my drilled
out 1C mouthpiece! You don't have to get some illegal pea shooter to
play high, you know! (I use a 3C for lead trumpet work in jazz band.)
Alyway, if any of you want to REALLY play the trumpet, give Maggio a
try. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. Happy trumpet
playing!!
Dave
P.S. - The Maggio web site is: [http://www.childreg.com/maggio/]. It
looks kingof goofy, but the concepts of the system are truly
revolutionary!!