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James Stamp

7 Articles by James Stamp

Brass Bulletin 30 - 2 / 1980

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 1

Built around Herbert L. Clarke’s Technical Studies, these practice routines refine flexibility, intonation and note placement through structured brass exercises.

pp. 21

Brass Bulletin No 30 · 1980

Trumpet· Technique· Teaching· Intonation· Range

Brass Bulletin 31 - 3 / 1980

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 2

A simplified preparation method adapted from Herbert L. Clarke links transposition, tempo variation and repetition to technical fluency and mental anticipation.

pp. 77

Brass Bulletin No 31 · 1980

Technique· Teaching

Brass Bulletin 32 - 4 / 1980

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 3

A preparatory adaptation of a Clarke technical study reframes finger technique, airflow, and efficiency through a progressive approach to daily practice.

pp. 84

Brass Bulletin No 32 · 1980

Technique· Teaching

Brass Bulletin 33 - 1 / 1981

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 4

A single Clarke study becomes a lesson in note placement, breath control and continuity, as James Stamp reshapes a familiar exercise through preparation.

pp. 51

Brass Bulletin No 33 · 1981

Technique· Teaching· Range· Breathing

Brass Bulletin 34 - 2 / 1981

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 5

Working from a Clarke study, a modified routine links tone stability to velocity, showing how secure sound supports precision as tempo increases.

pp. 27

Brass Bulletin No 34 · 1981

Technique· Teaching

Brass Bulletin 35 - 3 / 1981

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 6

A progressive adaptation of Clarke’s No. 91 uses slurs, accents and dynamic shaping to build speed while preserving tone stability and control.

pp. 67

Brass Bulletin No 35 · 1981

Technique· Teaching

Brass Bulletin 36 - 4 / 1981

Practical Hints

Stamp, James

Practical Hints

Part 7 – End

Tone stability remains the foundation of velocity as James Stamp reshapes a Clarke study into a preparatory exercise linking sound control with fluent technical playing.

pp. 45

Brass Bulletin No 36 · 1981

Technique· Teaching

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