Claude Gordon

thumb|Claude Gordon Claude Eugene Gordon (April 5, 1916 – May 16, 1996) was an American trumpet player, band director, educator, lecturer and writer. Quotes section Big breath, chest up! Phrase on one of three rubber stamps Gordon used with students according to Jeff Purtle Hit it hard, and wish it well. Common saying of Gordon according to Jeff Purtle in his 2016 eBook titled the same Brass playing is no harder than deep breathing. Belief articulated by Gordon and title of his 1987 book, originating from Herbert Clarke Watch the tongue. Phrase on one of three rubber stamps Gordon used with students The air does the work. The tongue channels the pitch. Common saying of Gordon while working on Tongue Level Exercises according to Jeff Purtle Let the air save your lip. Another saying of Gordon according to Jeff Purtle Let the air do the work. Another saying of Gordon according to Jeff Purtle Rest as much as you play. Frequent cautionary statement made by Gordon Lift fingers high, strike valves hard. Phrase on one of three rubber stamps Gordon used with students Don't stop where I have, but go further. Gordon's encouragement to students, originally from Herbert Clarke You could have a lip strong enough to lift that piano and still not be able to play a low C! Observation by Gordon on the necessary technique to play a pedal tone on trumpet External Links Gordon: Master Teacher by Jeff Purtle, published October 2008 in The Brass Herald Gordon Practice Routines by Jeff Purtle, published December 2008 in The Brass Herald Lesson with Herbert L. Clarke by Claude Gordon Category:1916 births Category:1996 deaths Category:Trumpeters Category:Educators from the United States Category:Conductors from the United States Category:People from Montana