Expertly written by the renowned trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti, this comprehensive trumpet method provides a fantastic assortment of all-new intermediate to advanced-level exercises and etudes in all keys. It is organized into three volumes for greater study flexibility: Book 1, Technical Studies; Book 2, Harmonic Studies and Book 3, Melodic Studies. Available in SmartMusic.
Titles in Dictionaries for the Modern Musician series offer both the novice and the advanced artist key information designed to convey the field of study and performance for a major instrument or instrument class, as well as the workings of musicians in areas from conducting to composing. Unlike other encyclopedic works, contributions to this series focus primarily on the knowledge required by the contemporary musical student or performer. Each dictionary covers topics from instrument parts to playing technique and major works to key figures. A must-have for any musician’s personal library! Trumpeters today perform a vast repertoire of musical material spanning 500 years, much of it in a variety of styles and even on a number of related instruments. In A Dictionary for the Modern Trumpet Player, scholar and performer, Elisa Koehler has created a key reference work that addresses all of the instruments in the high brass family, providing ready answers to issues that trumpeters, conductors, and musicians commonly—and sometimes not so commonly—encounter. Drawing on a broad range of scholarly sources, A Dictionary for the Modern Trumpet Player includes entries on historic instruments like the cornetto, keyed bugle, and slide trumpet; jazz trumpet techniques; mutes and accessories; and ancient ancestors of the trumpet and related non-Western instruments. In addition to its concise and detailed definitions, this work includes biographies of prominent performers, teachers, instrument makers, and composers of trumpet solo and ensemble literature often omitted from other musical references. Carefully labeled illustrations illuminate the inner workings of various valve mechanisms, allowing readers to visualize the more technical points of high brass instruments. Appendixes include a time line of trumpet history, a survey of valve mechanisms, a list of prominent excerpts from the orchestral and operatic repertoire, and an extensive bibliography. From quick definitions of confusing terms in a musical score to an in-depth overview of trumpet history, A Dictionary for the Modern Trumpet Player is an ideal reference for students, professionals, and music lovers.
This collection of 500 profiles covers legends plus lesser-known but also noteworthy trumpeters from all jazz eras. Overall contributions to the world of jazz are described, plus stories of colleagues, individual career details, and recommended recordings. Photos.
Life in an orchestra is all about geography. Like many jobs, your enjoyment and satisfaction in this job is directly proportional to where you sit and who sits near you. But thanks to Orchestra Confidential, musicians and those who love them will be forewarned and forearmed by the insights and humor inside this survival guide for professional musicians and students alike. Mark Gould is on the faculty at the Julliard School and was co-principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra from 30 years. He founded the performance art group, Pink Baby Monster, 20 years ago which still roams the countryside stirring up trouble. Jeffrey Curnow is a poor, starving illustrator and associate principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra. His cartoons are published weekly on the NPR Classical Facebook page.
The Comeback Trumpet Player book can be used by all trumpet players - whether you''ve laid-off 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years, and especially 20 years or more this book will get you in shape and keep you in shape too. The "CTP" system consists of four sessions per day: warm-up, tonality study, Arban''s book studies, and endurance/range/musicianship studies. This will take approximately two hours per day divided into four sessions, with breaks in between. Don''t try to play all of the assignments in one session, you really do need the rest to keep your embouchure fresh all day and ready again for the next day. If you cannot commit to two hours per day, then go with one hour per day and play every other exercise in the lessons on day one, then on day two play the ones you skipped, on day three alternate back to the ones you played on day one, and so on back and forth throughout the week. And spend two weeks on each lesson instead of one week, or longer if needed, when using this pattern. IMPORTANT NOTE: The book has a total of 138 pages, which includes 8 pages of music for the warm-up routine session, 48 pages of music for the 12 tonality studies session, and 22 pages of music for the full range studies session, plus there are 52 pages of step-by-step lessons, one per page. For the fourth session of each lesson, you will need an Arban''s book for trumpet that correlates to the page numbers I have used. If you already have a copy, check a few of the lessons to see if your Arban''s book page numbers match up to the lessons in this book. If your page 125 begins the interval studies and the Characteristic Studies begin on page 285, then you''re fine. The edition that I used for the Comeback Trumpet Player book is a reasonably priced good edition, if you need a copy you can get one here: www.MPHmusic.com/go/arbans A Few Things To Remember: - Be diligent in your practice, you will be rewarded for your discipline by following the routines in the 52 Lessons - use these lesson plans, this step-by-step system is designed to get you playing better, and much quicker, than a haphazard approach to practicing - Rest as much as you play within each practice session, you should still feel good at the end of each practice session - Always strive for a great sound on every note - Always play musically - don''t just play, make music - Slow and good is better than fast and bad - you will learn faster by practicing slowly, then speed up in small increments to improve your coordination to play faster and still sound good - Practice all of the articulations when indicated (S=Slur, T=Tongue, etc.) - Use a metronome to help you improve your coordination as you speed things up - If you can''t reach some notes, give it three tries and then move on - they will come in time - Each lesson can last one week, or two weeks, or whatever time period you are comfortable with - just keep progressing step-by-step through the lessons - and start with Lesson 1 - When you get to the end of the 52 lessons, start at Lesson 1 then do Lesson 52, then 2 and 51, then 3 and 50, and so on until you''ve done 52 and 1, criss-crossing in the middle. After that use the warm-up and tonality sections daily to keep in shape and progress to other practice materials. You can always return to the CTP system for a review to work on specific areas of your playing, or if you take some time off and need to be a comeback trumpet player all over again - Listen to great trumpet players in all styles of music - this will help you know what a trumpet is supposed to sound like so you can model your sound by emulating the best players around - Have fun!! If you have any questions, feel comfortable in contacting me at my email address that is on the bottom of each webpage at our website. Go for it and have a great time! Mark Hendricks - MPHmusic.com
Daily Routines for the Student Trumpet Player is a systematic approach to help student trumpeters develop and maintain fundamental trumpet skills. Designed to challenge students but not overwhelm them, there are eight routines: Beginning, Airflow, Flexibility, Intermediate, Chromatics and Arpeggios, Intervals, Duet, and Advanced Routine. Each routine incorporates the following skill categories: long tones and mouthpiece buzzing, lip slurs, crescendo/diminuendo, intervals, articulation, high and low playing, arpeggios and chromatics. By applying these skill categories as a template to each routine, students are sure to develop all of their skills equally.
This book is written to accompany the many routine and etude books to teach what, when, and how to use those materials. Learn how to listen to your body and chops to practice most efficiently to get the quickest and greatest results. "Practice smarter not longer"
"Playing the Trumpet: From Basics to Advanced and Beyond" is the most comprehensive resource available for anyone who wants to learn how to play the trumpet, improve their skills, or take their playing to the next level. This book covers everything you need to know about playing the trumpet, from the basics of getting started and producing sound to advanced techniques, jazz improvisation, and classical playing. You'll learn about the history and evolution of the trumpet, the different types of trumpets, and how to care for and maintain your instrument. In addition, this book covers the business of trumpet playing, including how to find gigs, network with other musicians, and negotiate contracts. You'll also learn about the latest trumpet technology, cross-training techniques to improve your overall performance and health, and common performance issues and how to overcome them. Written by experienced trumpet players and music educators, "Playing the Trumpet: From Basics to Advanced and Beyond" is packed with practical guidance, inspiring stories, and helpful resources to help you unlock your full potential as a trumpet player. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this book will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to become the best trumpet player you can be.
