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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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Claude Gordon - Master Teacher (The Brass Herald)
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Claude Gordon Playing Auld Lang Syne
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Herbert L. Clarke's Setting Up Drills
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Trumpet Lessons with Claude Gordon - Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. and Jeff Purtle
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WIND POWER & THE TONGUE — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · I
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How Long Does It Take To Complete Clarke's Technical Studies?
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Trumpet Dynamics Podcast Interview of Jeff Purtle
Trumpet Dynamics Podcast Interview of Jeff Purtle
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Claude Gordon Music Enterprise Archived Website - Career Biography
Claude Gordon Music Enterprise Archived Website - Career Biography
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Correct Hand Position for Trumpet and Brass
Learn how correct trumpet hand position affects valve coordination, speed, endurance, response, and efficient playing within the Clarke–Gordon systematic approach.
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Purtle Brass Conference - 2012
Purtle Brass Conference - 2012 View Resource
Purtle Brass Conference - 2011
Purtle Brass Conference - 2011 View Resource
Purtle Brass Conference - 2010
Purtle Brass Conference - 2010 View Resource
How I Became a Student of Claude Gordon by John Mohan
How I Became a Student of Claude Gordon by John Mohan
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Claude Gordon Testimonials and Endorsements
Read historical endorsements of Claude Gordon's trumpet methods from Jay Daversa, John Clyman, Carl Leach Jr., and other professional musicians.
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Claude Gordon Trumpets
Claude Gordon Trumpets - Full sound in all registers and the easiest trumpet to play
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Scale Sheets for Trumpet and Brass Instruments
Scale Sheets for Trumpet and Brass Instruments
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