First Lessons Trumpet (Book + Online Audio)

A simple, user-friendly method, ideal for beginner trumpet students of any age. Emphasis is placed on sound fundamentals, proper embouchure and other basic techniques, using familiar tunes to teach notes and concepts. A wealth of solos is included to provide enjoyable repertoire during the learning process. Trumpet care and maintenance is taught as well. Includes access to online audio.

Product Number:
30049M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Beginning
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
36
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-6009-9
ISBN13:
978-15134-6009-3
Series:
First Lessons
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
12/1/2017

A simple, user-friendly method, ideal for beginner trumpet students of any age. Emphasis is placed on sound fundamentals, proper embouchure and other basic techniques, using familiar tunes to teach notes and concepts. A wealth of solos is included to provide enjoyable repertoire during the learning process. Trumpet care and maintenance is taught as well. Includes access to online audio.

Bf Trumpet Fingering Chart

Parts of the Trumpet

Holding the Instrument

Placement of the Right Hand

How to Hold the Trumpet

How to Hold the Cornet

Proper Sitting Position

Getting a Tone on the Trumpet

Embouchure

Positioning of the Lips on the Mouthpiece  

Our First Note, “G”  

“G” in Whole Notes (4 full counts)

Half Notes and Half Rests

“G” in Half Notes (2 full counts)

“G” in Whole and Half Notes

“Mixup”

Low “C”

Low “C” in Whole Notes

Low “C” in Half Notes

Jumping Song

Down-Up

Sliding

“F” / “E” / “D”

“F”

“E”

“D”

Down the Hill

Bumblebees

Quarter Notes and Quarter Rests

Scramble

Trumpet Song

Lightly Row

Au Clair de la Lune

“A”

Odyssey

The Arch

Serenade 

Time/Dotted Half Note  

Blow the Man Down

Tell Me Why

More Songs

Yellow Ribbon

Waltz

Jingle Bells

“B” and Middle “C”/The Tie  

Marines’ Hymn

More Songs

Hymn

Sweet Betsy

The Slur

Slur Song

Wayfaring Stranger

Slurific

Bf (Flat)

Climbing

Old Joe Clark

Yankee Doodle

Key Signatures

Faith of Our Fathers  

Boat Song

Fs (Sharp)

Oh, When the Saints

When I Survey the Wonderous Cross

8th Notes / Dotted Quarter Notes

The Dance

Now the Day Is Over  

The Count!

More Songs

March

Minor Melody

Irish Ballad

Lonesome Valley

Goin’ Home

German Song

Danza # 1

Danza # 2

Prayer from “Finlandia” Theme

John Peel

Waltz

C-Scale Song  

’Tis so Sweet

The Butcher Boy

Care of the Trumpet

 

 
Audio Sample
Series: First Lessons
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