Trumpeting for the fun of it
Links to posts of lessons on how to practice and play the trumpet.
5. Whistle while you play After blowing a tone twenty times into the trumpet, Alexander was very pleased with himself. “Very good, Alexander,” Papa said. “I want you to do this 20 times every day for seven days. Remember not to press the trumpet into your lips. Blow your lips into the trumpet, softly.”… Continue reading I want to trumpet, Chapter 5
4. The trumpet buzz “Wow, a real trumpet!” “It sure is Alexander. And it needs to be taken care of.” “Oh, I’ll take very good care of it.” “I’m sure you will. And we’ll talk about how to care for it after our lesson.” “Show me your breathing exercise.” Alexander blew relaxed breaths… Continue reading I want to trumpet, Chapter 4
3. Breathing through your lips. “Have you been listening to trumpet music?” “Yes. They sound beautiful.” “How would you describe the sound?” “Like a brilliant sun shiny day, and sometimes, like a smooth ripple in a pond. I can hear it in my head as clear as day.” “Good. That means you are learning… Continue reading I want to trumpet, Chapter 3
Chapter 2. As natural as breathing The next day, after school, Alexander saw Papa’s car parked in the driveway. Alexander ran into the house, and left the door open. He was so excited to see the trumpet that Papa was bringing to him. “Papa, Papa, are you here?” “Alexander!” His mother scolded. “Close… Continue reading I want to trumpet, Chapter 2
Lesson 1. Trumpet playing begins in your head Alexander ran all the way home from school. He could hardly wait to tell his mother about the music played by the concert band that afternoon. He heard the drums beating, the flutes fluting, the trombones sliding through notes, the tubas oomping, and the trumpets trumpeting.… Continue reading I want to trumpet, Chapter 1
Harold Mitchell’s Trumpet Method- Books 1, 2, 3, & 4 James Stamp Saint Jacome Method Clarke Setting Up Drills Clarke Technical Studies Gordon’s Systematic Approach Claude Gordon’s Daily Trumpet Routines Arbans Schlossberg Irons Super chops
Nine Goals Tone: Good tone quality Tonguing: Single, double, and triple at 120 Fingering: All scales Flexibility: Slur and trill smoothly Expression: Make the trumpet talk emotionally Range: Consistently hit high C; and reach a double high Theory: sight read well; and improvise Music: Play solos with background Performance: Play solo in concert