First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet

I am an adult and wanted to learn to play trumpet. I got a used trumpet and the Pearson Standard of Excellence books with cd's and taught myself. After about a year I saw a recommendation for the Getchell Book and purchased it. I haven't touched the Pearson books since. I found the exercises and songs in those books dull and annoying. The studies in the Getchell book are interesting and melodic.The studies in this Getchell book start out simple but help develop technique and endurance and get progressively more challenging. I found a youtube channel that I can listen to the studies and play along. If you are just starting trumpet and taking lessons I highly recommend adding this book to your studies. I studied clarinet as a child and knew how to read music so I am able (along with the youtube videos) to play the pieces in this book. If you have never studied music or played an instrument, this book does not offer any instruction on how to play. You would need some guidance with that.I recommend this book for serious beginning trumpet students of any age who want to develop their musicality. The book is designed to be used with a teacher and student but can be used alone if you have musical experience. Great book for comeback players.

The Getchell books of practical studies are one of the most singularly important trumpet books out there. I've been teaching trumpet for a very long time, used these books in my own study and find them indispensable. Book one keeps things very simple, limits the needed range so the students can focus on sound production, musicality articulation and can work on developing a sense of style and interpretation without battling the technical aspects of playing. For the intermediate and advanced players they are great books for developing transposition skills. These books aren't for raw beginners just learning note identification, values and fingerings, but are quite valueable once the student has the very basics down. They are best used with individual instruction as there are so many nuanced elements that can be gotten from the exercises. What I love about the Getchell books is that you feel like you are playing actual music rather than just doing rote exercises. If you're new to trumpet buy volume 1. If you're an intermediate player volume 2 might be best for you- but I recommend you own both. They're cheap enough that you can afford them both and I think every trumpet player should have them in their library.

as Amazon can verify, I bought a WHOLE bunch of trumpet books all at once.For me, this really hit a sweet spot. I am relearning the trumpet after an extended absence.I will give the ideal profile for someone to buy this. Say you have reconquered say the territory from low b flat to middle c (the one on the from the top space in treble clef) and are having a little trouble going to higher notes but want something to improve your chops while your lips redevelop. The first 17 or so etudes have as the highest note that middle C. It's perfect for me.Unlike other "Studies" or "etudes" books the studies have a GRADUAL progression in difficulty so you can be working on say 7 or so on your daily practice and when you are satisifed on the least difficult one - then drop that one and pick up a more difficult one. I am real happy on how I have progressed the last month or so and this book has a lot ot do with it. Each etude is about 24 to 30 measures long and are actually a little fun to play. It is really focused on trumpet chops. Finally by etude 18 d above middle C is introduced but again in a gradual fashion - about 5 etudes later you will put thorugh your paces on d - having to slur it with just about every note below it. This is in constrast to another book which says in essence "it's time to introduce d and e" and they jump in with full force.To me, this book really has been a key resource that I practice to every day. I cannot say enough good about it. The melodies come back to me during the day.

This guy knows how to teach beginners. The exercises start easy and gradually get a bit more challenging. He gives exercises in the six important scales. The first lessons are in C, no sharps or flats, but he gradually adds a few making learning the notes easy. At the end of the book there are short exercises in each scale, a short summary page, as well as exercises for the chromatic scales. This is a wonderful way for beginners to learn the notes. The tunes are pleasant and enjoyable to play. I can see my progress which gives me confidence. I find these exercises make learning the notes enjoyable.

I started playing trumpet again after a 30 year break and needed a book to refresh my memory on how to play and to practice from. This book was not what I anticipated but I am happy I purchased it. My expectation was that the book would have information to refresh my music reading skills but there is none of that in this book. What is in the book are page after page of etudes to practice that get more challenging you as you progress through the book. Although this is not what I expected it is what I needed and am enjoying practicing and learning from the book. Unless I find something I like better I will continue on with this series. I also purchased "All About Trumpet" by Jonathan Harnum which fills the void that this book does not give me and is a great compliment. "All About Trumpet" is an also excellent book that gives great information on everything you need to know about playing the trumpet.Update 4/19/16:I have been playing from this book for a few months now and really enjoy it. The etudes are very challenging and melodic and this is my go to book when I practice. Highly recommended.

Questi studi per tromba hanno il vantaggio di proporre gradatamente le note più acute

have used before, a comprehensive set of studies building knowledge of rhythm patterns, easy to harmonise with at the keyboard

Très bonne méthode pour redémarrer cet instrument après une très longue pause

Wir sind sehr zufrieden mit diesem Buch. Der Anfang fällt einem einigermaßen leicht und dann wird es auch schon lernintensiver. Von diesem Buch hat man wirklich lange etwas. Die Steigerungen sind gut zu bewältigen. Schade, dass nur die letzten beiden Stücke Titel tragen.Den Allzeit hervorragenden Service von amazon lobe ich gerne jedesmal aufs Neue!!! Immer und immer wieder!!!

Diese Trompetenschule kann ich weiter emfehlen. Diese fängt mit leichten Übungen an und steigert sich dann nach und nach. Immer wieder gern.