One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
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One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
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An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a complete pedagogy:
• Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course
• Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book
• Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included
• Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument
• Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion)
• Ornamentation All types are introduced
Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods – join the tradition!
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An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a complete pedagogy:
• Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course
• Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book
• Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included
• Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument
• Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion)
• Ornamentation All types are introduced
Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods – join the tradition!
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Trumpet players/students around the world rely on this collection of studies for the development of embouchure, lip flexibility, breath control and extraordinary tonguing techniques that provide a strong base for improved performance and endurance.
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Vincent Cichowicz (1927-2016) was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1952-1974 and a faculty member at Northwestern University from 1959-1998. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential brass pedagogues of the 20th century. These studies represent the core principles of Cichowicz's teaching. The book includes access to demonstration audio tracks online recorded by Thomas Rolfs of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Larry Knopp of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. An introductory video to the “Long Tone Studies” is also included.
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These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level of performance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists.
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This fold-out chart features instrument care instructions, notation samples, photos and a diagram.
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These studies, a series of short etudes designed to improve technique and musicianship, are intended to supplement or follow any elementary method.
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A comprehensive study of modern jazz trumpet playing by renowned jazz musician John McNeil. Contains a personal history of jazz trumpet, articulation, valve technique, and alternate fingerings. This complete edition combines and updates the earlier works and includes a CD as a practice aid.
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From Hal Leonard, the leaders in music education, Do-It-Yourself Trumpet is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using excerpts of over 150 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Taylor Swift, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration, plus video instruction by trumpet teacher Matt Ludwig. You'll learn how to: put the trumpet together; read music on the staff; how to care for the instrument; bugle ceremonial calls; the tools you need to keep growing as a trumpet player; and more. Song excerpts include: All Star • Blowin' in the Wind • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy • Danny Boy • Edelweiss • Ghostbusters • Hey Jude • I'm a Believer • Imagine • Iron Man • Theme from “Jaws” • Lean on Me • Livin' on a Prayer • Mony, Mony • My Girl • Ode to Joy • Over the Rainbow • Piano Man • Puttin' on the Ritz • (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay • Smoke on the Water • Summertime • Sweet Caroline • Taps • Trumpet Voluntary • and more!
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This collection consists of two acclaimed series of study material for trumpet: Orchestra Etudes (which takes excerpts from the trumpet parts of well-known orchestral scores and develops them into study material), and Last Etudes (which consists largely of modulating scales). Both series are for the advanced student and offer invaluable material for the study of phrasing and for warm-up drills.
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Grades 4 - 6
Performed by Philip Smith
Advanced Concert Studies for Trumpet contains the same musical and technical challenges found in the original Concert Studies for Trumpet, on a more advanced level. Lyricism is a large component of this book, with technical challenges of range, tonguing, intervals, and key signatures abounding. This collection contains music written specifically for Philip Smith, Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic. Also included is a CD of Philip Smith performing these studies. (Featured composers: James Barnes, Bruce Broughton, Stephen Bulla, James Curnow, Eric Ewazen, Timothy Johnson, Greg Pascuzzi, David Sampson, Phil Snedecor, Joseph Turrin, Allen Vizzutti, and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich,)
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These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.
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