Thanks Jally, you did not say anything wrong. I think you hit the nail on the head. The process sounds like something they really need to work on in order to begin to bring it to the table. I thought it would be something I could point to him as I would a guitarist when I tell them, "play it as an arpeggio here." This sounds like there is a lot more to it than that. Well, I have another reason to truly appreciate you trumpters! I love that sound. And now I know it is not as easy as it "sounds."

Mac, I will certainly share that with him! I am laughing as I write this. I never thought in asking a note to be played would require that sort of effort! And situps. That would be another issue. He is not the most healthiest guy in the bunch. If I asked him to do sit ups, he may never get up.

Ed, I am pasting your comments to give to him to research.

Again, I just want to encourage the guy the best way I know how. He wants to sound his best. But, without any experienced teacher nearby as a resource he has not had the skills taught to him. I suppose you can scour the internet for good articles. I have as a guitarist. But if it were not for my initial one on one instructors, all of the stuff on the internet would be just a data dump.

Thanks Gents! I appreciate your expertise and counsel.
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