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Trumpet For Dummies

1. Aufl.

von: Jeffrey Reynolds
15,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	27.01.2011
ISBN/EAN:	9780470963487
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	416

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Titelbeschreibung

How to get a good sound, read music, and master a variety of styles-including classical, pop, jazz, and Latin Listening to a trumpet trilla series of high notes during a military march or wail longingly during a blues rendition-is a pleasure second to none. And masters, including Wynton Marsalis and Louis Armstrong, have made the trumpet truly Gabriel's horn, one of the most eloquent voices in classical music and jazz. Yet even a virtuoso begins somewhere. This down-to-earth and user-friendly guide shows those new to the trumpet everything they need know to play the instrument-from basic technique (including getting a good sound), caring for a trumpet, and learning pieces from many musical genres. <ul> <li>Demonstrates how to play classical, pop, jazz, and Latin-with audio samples on the enclosed CD-ROM</li> <li>Includes tips on how to buy or rent the best instrument</li> </ul> An ideal guide for students just learning the trumpet, or students who need a little boost, or fans of the trumpet who've never got around to learning it, here is the complete guide to making one of the world's most popular-and beloved instruments-their own. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Autorenportrait

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.

Back cover copy

Learn to: <ul> <li>Choose the best trumpet and mouthpiece for you</li> <li>Perform a variety of musical styles</li> <li>Clean and care for your trumpet</li> </ul> Play along with the audio samples on the CD 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. <ul> <li>Get to know the essentials — learn to read music notation, and investigate the foundations to successful trumpet playing, including good posture and relaxed breathing</li> <li>Stay in practice — establish a rewarding practice routine with a helpful warm-up and fun and challenging exercises that will keep you improving</li> <li>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</li> <li>Build a repertoire — play a wide range of well-known songs, from lovely lyrical etudes to rousing marches to swinging jazz tunes</li> <li>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</li> </ul> Open the book and find: <ul> <li>Tips on buying a new or used trumpet</li> <li>The right way to form a trumpet embouchure</li> <li>How to improve your breathing and endurance</li> <li>Duets to enjoy with another player (or with the CD)</li> <li>Ornamentation and special effects to liven up your playing</li> <li>How to get involved with community bands and orchestras</li> <li>When and how to find a trumpet teacher</li> <li>Ten bad habits to avoid</li> </ul>