Trumpet For Dummies

The fun and easy way to learn trumpet! Discover how to blow your own horn with this friendly, easy– to–follow guide. From proper posture and playing your first note to making music in a variety of styles, including classical and jazz, this book gives you all the techniques you need. Get to know the essentials — learn to read music notation,and investigate the foundations to successful trumpet playing,including good posture and relaxed breathing Stay in practice — establish a rewarding practice routine with a helpful warm–up and fun and challenging exercises that will keep you improving Polish your skills and sound — develop a full range of notes, from the lowest lows to the highest highs, and fine–tune your sound with articulation and vibrato Build a repertoire — play a wide range of well–known songs, from lovely lyrical etudes to rousing marches to swinging jazz tunes Care for your instrument — get to know how to maintain your trumpet, and equip yourself with all the gear you need, including mutes, stands, and cases Audio CD–ROM Listen to and play along with musical examples in the book Please see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Open the book and find: Tips on buying a new or used trumpet The right way to form a trumpet embouchure How to improve your breathing and endurance Duets to enjoy with another player (or with the CD) Ornamentation and special effects to liven up your playing How to get involved with community bands and orchestras When and how to find a trumpet teacher Ten bad habits to avoid Learn to: Choose the best trumpet and mouthpiece for you Perform a variety of musical styles Clean and care for your trumpetPlay along with the audio samples on the CD

Introduction 1 Part I: Ta–Da! A Prelude to Trumpet Playing 7 Chapter 1: The Instrument of Royalty 9 Chapter 2: How the Trumpet Works 23 Chapter 3: Choosing Your Weapon 35 Chapter 4: A Primer on Music Notation 51 Part II: The Noble Sound of the Trumpet 69 Chapter 5: Making Buzzing Beautiful 71 Chapter 6: Sound the Trumpet! 83 Chapter 7: Adding More Notes, Making More Music 99 Chapter 8: Becoming Articulate on the Trumpet 113 Chapter 9: Warming Up for Greater Success 125 Part III: Developing Your Technique 139 Chapter 10: Lower! Slower! 141 Chapter 11: Higher! Faster! 153 Chapter 12: Arpeggios: Leaps of Faith 167 Chapter 13: Developing Strength and Endurance 177 Chapter 14: Becoming More Articulate 191 Chapter 15: The Different Characters of the Trumpet 217 Part IV: The Complete Trumpeter: Knowledge and Skills for the Advancing Player 231 Chapter 16: A Practice Routine for Success 233 Chapter 17: Becoming More Versatile 269 Chapter 18: Valves, Slides, and Leadpipes: The Greasy Side of Trumpet Playing 293 Chapter 19: Collecting Stuff for Your Trumpet 309 Chapter 20: Studying with a Teacher 325 Chapter 21: Get ting in the Game 333 Part V: The Par t of Tens 345 Chapter 22: Ten Trumpet Kings and Queens 347 Chapter 23: Ten Bad Habits to Avoid 353 Chapter 24: Ten Ways You Can Be Your Best 357 Appendix: About the CD 361 Index 369

Jeffrey Reynolds , PhD, is a lecturer in music at the University of Toronto. A trumpet player with almost 50 years′ experience, he has performed all manner of engagements, from funerals to weddings, from jazz gigs and dances to orchestra concerts.