Book description
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.
- Demonstrates how to play classical, pop, jazz, and Latin-with
audio samples on the enclosed CD-ROM
- Includes tips on how to buy or rent the best instrument
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.
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.
