Library
A structured collection of articles, Claude Gordon recordings, and study materials organized within a systematic approach to trumpet pedagogy.
The Library brings together the Clarke-Gordon tradition in one place—allowing serious players to study concepts, trace ideas, and connect recordings, written material, and practical application.
RANGE & WIND CONTROL— Purtle Brass Conference 2011 · II
This session examines range development through controlled, efficient wind use rather than force or compensation. Jeff Purtle demonstrates how range limitations are often the result of mismanaged airflow rather than embouchure strength alone.
Drawing from Claude Gordon’s pedagogical principles, this lecture reframes range as a byproduct of system balance and coordination.
This lecture is part of the Purtle Brass Conference 2011 study series.
00:00:00 Intro, Range Studies, and Sergio Frade
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Purtle.com Brass Camp 2010 Summary
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The first annual Purtle.com Brass Camp took place July 16-17, 2010 at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina with participants coming from around the world and watching online from all regions of the globe. Jeff Purtle presented the teachings of Claude Gordon. The two featured artists were Harry Kim, founder of the Vine Street Horns, and Susan Slaughter, Principal Trumpet with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for 37 years. Other guest speakers in
FINGERS, LEFT HAND & ALTERNATE FINGERINGS— Purtle Brass Conference 2011 · III
This lecture addresses the coordination of fingers, left-hand stability, and intelligent use of alternate fingerings within a unified technical system.
Jeff Purtle illustrates how inefficiencies in these areas can disrupt airflow, timing, and consistency, even in advanced players. The focus remains on functional integration rather than mechanical isolation.
This lecture concludes the three-part Purtle Brass Conference 2011 series.
00:00:00 Intro about Clarke's Technical Studies
00:02:30 4. Fi
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary
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Jeff Purtle - Claude Gordon's Teachings
Featured Artists:
Harry Kim
Carl Lenthe
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. - The Diaphragmatic Breathing Fallacy
Dr. Keith Amstutz - Earl Irons and His Teaching
Rich Ita - Repair and Maintenance
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primari
Diagnostic Kinesiology: Fluoroscopic Analysis of Tongue Arch & Air Compression
A diagnostic analysis of tongue mechanics during performance, utilizing medical fluoroscopy to identify the physiological root causes of range limitations and articulation failure. This footage provides the visual evidence required to correct embouchure dysfunction.
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primarily intended for college trumpet m
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Rick Baptist
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Purtle Brass Conference - Visit https://www.purtle.com/brass-conference for more information and to register online.
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primarily intended for college trumpet majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want
Trumpet vs. Cornet: What Actually Makes Them Different
A pedagogical evaluation of instrument acoustics and bore profiles. Understanding the organological differences between trumpet and cornet to ensure historically informed performance practice and proper equipment selection for students.
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Trumpet or Cornet?
Do you really know the difference?
by Rich Ita, owner of Brass Instrument Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia
00:00 Introduction
01:15 What's the difference be a trumpet and a cornet?
04:36 The cornet i
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Jon Lewis
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Jon Lewis talks about the Purtle Brass Conference this summer.
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primarily intended for college trumpet majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want a clear, structured approach to long-term development
Bill Adam vs Claude Gordon vs Donald Reinhardt vs Jimmy Stamp
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Four points of view on trumpet teaching were discussed and explained by long time students of these four significant brass teachers.
Bill Adam by James Stokes of Appalachian State University
Claude Gordon by Bob O'Donnell, Los Angeles studio trumpet player
Donald Reinhardt by Rich Willey, author and moderator of Trumpet Herald Reinhardt Forum
Jimmy Stamp by Roy Poper of Oberlin Conservatory and author of book on James Stamp
Jeff Purtle moderated the quest
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Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference with Harry Kim and Bill Reichenbach
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Harry Kim, founder of the Vine Street Horns, talks about the Purtle Brass Conference with trombone legend Bill Reichenbach in the background.
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primarily intended for college trumpet majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and
Colonel Earl D. Irons - Cornet Soloist, Trumpet Teacher and More by Dr. Keith Amstutz
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Colonel Earl D. Irons - Cornet Soloist, Trumpet Teacher and More
by Dr. Keith Amstutz - Professor Emeritus of Trumpet for University of South Carolina
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Byron Autry at Michigan State University 1959
01:45 Earl Irons born March 10, 1891 in Sulpher Springs, Texas
03:08 Became a band director at 15 years old
03:18 Married in 1917
03:35 Became a Taylor
04:06 Drafted into the United States Army
04:25 Studied Theory and Composition with P