Trumpet methods & Studies

The Three Etudes for Solo Trumpet were inspired by study of Arnold Schönberg’s string quartets. Karyokinesis refers to the division of the nucleus in single-cell reproduction, the opening five-note gesture serving as the impetus for the first... Read more

3 Studies for solo trumpet is a short work that highlights both the technical and also the expressive, thoughtful sides of the instrument. Written in the typical three movement form of fast, slow, fast, different motifs find their way from one... Read more

Inventive, rhythmic and at the very least spicy studies. A challenge for advanced trumpeters. Read more

The virtuoso Allen Vizzutti knows the trumpet like the back of his hand. His pedagogical strategy within these Advanced Etudes, merging technical challenges and musicianship, leads evidently to efficient progress. Read more

This edition of Trognée’ s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia. Read more

This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia. Read more

This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia. Read more

This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia. Read more

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Buzzing on the mouthpiece has many benefits if done with a systematic and observant approach. Because... Read more

The Contemporary Interval Studies are intended as intermediate exercises designed to fill the void which exists between traditional study materials and the many advanced contemporary etude books presently available. Read more

The Changing Meter Studies are intended to provide the student with practical exercises dealing with changing meters as they occur in much contemporary music. The studies are not difficult from a technical point of view; the emphasis here being on... Read more

A collection of derivative post-Schlossberg Era trumpet studies which have their genesis in the so-called “Schlossberg School” and were acquired during formal trumpet studies (1958-68) with James Stamp, William Vacchiano, Nathan Prager, and Harry... Read more

The “48 Lyric Studies” consists of freely transcribed versions of selected vocalises by Giuseppe Concone (1801-1861) and Giovanni Marco Bordogni (1789-1856). Read more

Accompaniments available on SoundCloud The philosophy of the Supplemental Studies, to which James Stamp agreed many... Read more

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The art of the brass musician is measured by the extent, the intensity and the quality of his mastery as well as the influence of his personality. The phenomenal mastery of Arturo Sandoval has aroused the admiration, respect and even the incredulity... Read more

Musicians throughout their playing life invariably revisit a core of compositions that continually challenge their abilities and nourish their musical ideals. Morning Pages were written with that in mind. The intention was to create music for the... Read more

The use of proper historical instruments is an important prerequisite for modern-day performance practice involving early music, but the instrumental methods written and published during those historical periods are of equal importance because they... Read more

Accompaniments available on SoundCloud The Trumpet Outings series are conceived to familiarize trumpet... Read more

Accompaniments available on SoundCloud The Trumpet Outings series are conceived to familiarize trumpet players of... Read more

The Trumpet Outings series are conceived to familiarize trumpet players of all levels with a large musical horizont. These books provide original etudes and duets inspired by various composers and styles which mark out music history: from... Read more

A freelance musician must deal with and adapt him/herself to a great variety of musical styles. One might have a brass quintet concert in the morning, a big band rehearsal in the afternoon and a symphony concert in the evening. Variety is the spice... Read more

The significance and the advantage of a minimum-pressure embouchure cannot be stressed too often. Most players can develop the ability to learn it. Often however they lack the patience, the willingness or even the insight to persist in imposing on... Read more

In the 17th century there were no studies in the modern sense of the word. Of J. S. Bach, however, we know that he wrote pieces of a study nature for his pupils, indeed he made them spend months, and in his own words preferably years, practising... Read more

Experiments show that an optimum development of minimum-pressure playing can only be achieved through a clear understanding of the theoretical principles. Correct execution and application of the developmental principles will inevitably create the... Read more

There is not doubt about it: good jazz technique depends not only on jazz harmonies or stylistic creative principles but also on thorough classical instrumental training. Seen in this light the following studies, if played with symphonic rhythmic... Read more

The majority of the twenty three solos contained in this book, come from Fats Navarro's complete recordings for the Blue Note record label during the period of September 1947 to August 1949.
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Over the years, many fine methods have been written that help develop, refine, and maintain a trumpeter’s technique. The studies in this book aren’t meant to replace traditional trumpet study material, but to further extend the fundamental skills of... Read more

The concept of a circle suggests a circulating path through the diverse elements of brass playing. The most important elements are air stream, range, attack (I prefer tonguing or articulation), slurs, scales, concentration, intonation, intervals,... Read more

Intended both for public recital and private teaching studio, these etudes present an introduction to contemporary musical language without sacrificing drama, lyricism and poignancy. Although the pitch material is organized serially, the suggestions... Read more

The value of this book is that it popularises and condenses the most advanced and practical knowledge about current brass teaching (also useful for woodwind) and makes it available not only to beginners but also to those who have not had the... Read more

Free accompaniments available on SoundCloud The “Lyrical Studies” by the famous 19th c. Italian vocal coach Giuseppe... Read more

By controlling the vibration zone, the embouchure muscles are all working in the right direction to protect this opening. Read more

These 24 Studies have been transcribed from the fugues of The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, written by J.S.Bach in 1722. The use of each of the twelve major and minor keys offered a unique collection for the period and stands as a landmark in the... Read more

12 Etudes for Trumpet, transcribed from J.S. Bach’s Golberg Variations, is an attempt to make a musical contribution to the technical repertory of the trumpet. Read more