Trumpet High Range Development- Part 4….. “Will I ever be able to play a double high C”?

If you have normal physical components- Yes If you are determined to practice properly to achieve this goal- Yes If your are patient enough to be satisfied with small, consistent increases over time- Yes If you are willing to accept bad days and cherish the good days- Yes If you think that playing a double high C is necessity in your future as a trumpet player- Yes If you answered Yes to all of the questions above- You might have a chance. If you answered No to any of the above questions- You might not want to waste your time…

Trumpet High Range Development- Part 3….. “What Method Books Have the Secrets to High Note Playing”?

First of all, if these books have all the secrets, they are no longer secrets. Now down to facts. All high range methods are based on known features and how these features differ will explain why some techniques work and some don’t. I will discuss general categories which will help to explain the theory and application of these different approaches.   Pedal Tones and how they work. Many methods utilize the practice and effects of pedal tones when trying to increase one’s high note range. Pedal tones include all notes played below the normal limitations of the instrument; any note…

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Trumpet High Range Development- Part 2…..”Why Can He/She Do It And I Can’t”?

Click Below.. Do I have your attention? How about this one…… And don’t forget the Jazzers….. Doesn’t it make you want to hang it up? These kids are hitting notes I have only dreamed of.   My encounter with one so gifted….. I began performing on my first Cornet when I was nine years old. I am now eighty-two, have taught and performed on Trumpet for seventy-three years and still do not have a solid G above high C. What’s wrong with this picture? How is it possible that a 12 year old, who has been practicing for only a…

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Trumpet High Range Development

One of the most sought-after areas for trumpet playing is the secret to playing high notes with ease. The ability to perform in the altissimo register has been a challenge from the beginning of time. Screech trumpet players today are placed on a more elevated level than those with advanced technical abilities or even the most gifted player with the best tone. If one would visit most trumpet bulletin boards today, the most popular question is “How can I play high notes easier”? Small fortunes have been made by authors and publishing companies after flooding the market with many “easy…

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Free- 40 Etudes for Trumpet by Wilhelm Wurm (Repost from 2013)

Seldom are we able to offer free material of this quality to our readers. This collection of 40 studies is available at the site listed below and is in public domain which means its content can be freely distributed without any infringement in copy rite laws. I have used this fine collection for many years in my teaching as well as my practicing and feel that even paying the full price ( $15.00 ) is a good deal but being able to download it free is even better. Click on the link below and where it indicates “complete Score” click…

How to Teach for 30 Years and Still Retain Your Sanity- Example #3

This morning was spent recalling incidents while teaching at the University of Northern Iowa where I was employed from 1969 until taking early retirement in the year 2000. Some memories stand out as positive moments and others as less than productive circumstances. It is the purpose in this document to illustrate to the younger and less experienced leaders in the field of education just how to keep ones focus while dealing with the everyday problems which unfortunately come with the job. Example 3. As I have stated before, two of my former heads of our department were, shall we say,…

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How to Teach for 30 Years and Still Retain Your Sanity- Example #1

Today I realized that I have almost been retired as long as I had been employed. How time flies when you’re getting old (older). This morning was spent recalling incidents while teaching at the University of Northern Iowa where I was employed from 1969 until taking early retirement in the year 2000. Some memories stand out as positive moments and others as less than productive circumstances. It is the purpose in this document to illustrate to the younger and less experienced leaders in the field of education just how to keep ones focus while dealing with the everyday problems which…

10% Discount on all orders over $49.99 of Christmas music now through December.

What a Deal! Now would be a great time to stock up on your music library of Christmas music. Check out our extensive library of Christmas arrangement/transcriptions and original material and take off 10% as a gift to all our supporters and fiends of trumpetensemblemusic.com. Here are the numbers- 90 popular titles listed in the Christmas category. 16 Christmas Solos 27 Christmas Duets 29 Christmas Trios 32 Christmas Quartets 15 Christmas Quintets 0 Christmas Sextets (Oops) 15 Christmas Trumpet Choirs 0 Christmas Brass Choirs 3 Christmas Chamber Music 0 Christmas Small Big Band There is still time to take advantage…

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Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble- Lesson #5

Download and follow instructions… Lesson #5 instructions Lesson #5 Trombone part Please take a moment to visit our sister site- Trumpet Ensemble Music for all your Trumpet and Brass instrument arrangement/transcription needs. We have added more than thirty-six new arrangements/transcriptions in the past thirty days. You’ll find everything from “Bach to Rock”. Our prices are way below those of Big Publishing Companies; ranging from $2.50 up to $12.50 depending on instrumentation and length. Check it out and enjoy great charts at very reasonable prices. Sample- Barrel Race Gallop- Trumpet Trio – Trumpet Ensemble Music  

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Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble- Lesson #4

Follow instructions and view finished score.. Lesson #4 instructions Lesson #4 Score Please take a moment to visit our sister site- Trumpet Ensemble Music for all your Trumpet and Brass instrument arrangement/transcription needs. We have added more than thirty-six new arrangements/transcriptions in the past thirty days. You’ll find everything from “Bach to Rock”. Our prices are way below those of Big Publishing Companies; ranging from $2.50 up to $12.50 depending on instrumentation and length. Check it out and enjoy great charts at very reasonable prices. Sample- Quando, Quando, Quando- Trumpet Choir (Tpts. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,…

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