Building Your Impression
There are a lot of elements to take into consideration when attempting to do a competent bugler impression. (Here's the outline, details coming soon)
Training and Technique
Practice Suggestions
On Technique
Call Memorization and Performance
Which Calls Do I Use?
Memorization Ditties
When and Why to Play a Call
Sample Call Schedules
Playable Instrument
Trumpet vs. Bugle
Brass Instrument 19th Century History
What is a
Clairon d'Ordonnance
?
Bugle Suppliers
Bugle Pictures
Mouthpieces
Uniform
Pictures
Lace and Cordage
Principal Musician Chevrons
Double Striped Trousers
Attitude
Organization and Political Clout
Becoming Chief Bugler
Research and Authenticity
Musician's Rank
Musician's Pay
Working with NCO's and Officers