Trumpet For Dummies

Trumpet For Dummies offers the ideal introduction to this popular and versatile instrument for both readers without any musical experience and those who are picking up the horn again. Starting from how to hold the instrument, this friendly guide explains how to get a good sound, how to read music, and how to play songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, jazz, and Latin tunes, all accompanied by the audio samples on the enclosed CD. With tips on how to buy or rent the best trumpet, and information on how to care for the instrument, Trumpet For Dummies is the complete guide for the brasswind beginner.

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.

Introduction.

Part I: Ta-Da! A Prelude to Trumpet Playing.

Chapter 1: The Instrument of Royalty.

Chapter 2: How the Trumpet Works.

Chapter 3: Choosing Your Weapon.

Chapter 4: A Primer on Music Notation.

Part II: The Noble Sound of the Trumpet.

Chapter 5: Making Buzzing Beautiful.

Chapter 6: Sound the Trumpet!

Chapter 7: Adding More Notes, Making More Music.

Chapter 8: Becoming Articulate on the Trumpet.

Chapter 9: Warming Up for Greater Success.

Part III: Developing Your Technique.

Chapter 10: Lower! Slower!

Chapter 11: Higher! Faster!

Chapter 12: Arpeggios: Leaps of Faith.

Chapter 13: Developing Strength and Endurance.

Chapter 14: Becoming More Articulate.

Chapter 15: The Different Characters of the Trumpet.

Part IV: The Complete Trumpeter: Knowledge and Skills for the Advancing Player.

Chapter 16: A Practice Routine for Success.

Chapter 17: Becoming More Versatile.

Chapter 18: Valves, Slides, and Leadpipes: The Greasy Side of Trumpet Playing.

Chapter 19: Collecting Stuff for Your Trumpet.

Chapter 20: Studying with a Teacher.

Chapter 21: Get ting in the Game.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Trumpet Kings and Queens.

Chapter 23: Ten Bad Habits to Avoid.

Chapter 24: Ten Ways You Can Be Your Best.

Appendix: About the CD.

Index.

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