As we continue to feature trumpet ensembles around the country, we would like to introduce you to an active ensemble at The Villages in Florida. We would like to thank our good friend and exceptional trumpet player Mr. Corky Maschinot for the following information about his friends and the Villages…
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
Give A Warm Welcome To Our Good Friends In The San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance
As you all know, trumpet ensemble music has been at the top of my list since my first trumpet ensemble arrangement went on line on August 6th, 2013. This interest and love for good trumpet material is just as rewarding and important to me today as it was that first…
Free Trumpet Sheet Music- Trent-Six Etudes Transcendantes pour Trumpette
Trent-Six Etudes Transcendantes pour Trumpette
Free Trumpet Sheet Music- Saint-Jacome-grand-method
Saint-Jacome-grand-method
Free Sheet Music- Practical studies for the CORNET (and TRUMPET)
Goldman
Brandt Study #1- Progressive Range Exercise by Pops McLaughlin
Here is an interesting way to increase your high range using the first Etude from Etudes for Trumpet: Orchestra Etudes and Last Etudes by Vassily Brandt Learn it once and keep practicing it higher. Thanks Pops Brandt 1
A Little Air Plane Humor
Basic Music Theory
For those who have not had much music theory, I hope this may answer some of your questions. If you still have questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section and I will try to answer them. Basic Music Theory
Let Condensation Be Your Guide
I was reminded of something I observed several decades ago, but unfortunately I forgot it until this past week. “The more condensation you generate, the better you are playing”. To many of you this statement makes no sense at all. To some, this statement will generate some questions and to…
The Best 19:20 Exercise Every Written For Trumpet…..Period!
You might ask why I was so bold to make that statement and I will defend my words with this observation which began more than three decades ago in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 1. Chromatic scales are the most gradual intervals on any instrument. 2. Equal amounts of playing and resting…