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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.
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Article
Claude Gordon - Master Teacher (The Brass Herald)
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Audio
Claude Gordon Playing Auld Lang Syne
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Method Book
Herbert L. Clarke's Setting Up Drills
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Masterclass
Trumpet Lessons with Claude Gordon - Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. and Jeff Purtle
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Video
WIND POWER & THE TONGUE — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · I
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How To Develop More Power
How do you develop more power on the trumpet and brass instruments?
View ResourceIdeal Mouthpiece Placement: Arban vs. Saint-Jacome
What is the ideal place for the trumpet mouthpiece on your lips?
View ResourceWhy Does K Tongue Modified Single Tonguing Matter?
Why is KTM the correct way to single tongue?
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