{"product_id":"trumpet-for-dummies-isbn-9780470679371","title":"Trumpet For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow to get a good sound, read music, and master a variety of styles-including classical, pop, jazz, and Latin\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eListening 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to play classical, pop, jazz, and Latin-with audio samples on the enclosed CD-ROM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes tips on how to buy or rent the best instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Ta-Da! A Prelude to Trumpet Playing 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Instrument of Royalty 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: How the Trumpet Works 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Choosing Your Weapon 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Primer on Music Notation 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Noble Sound of the Trumpet 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Making Buzzing Beautiful 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Sound the Trumpet! 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Adding More Notes, Making More Music 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Becoming Articulate on the Trumpet 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Warming Up for Greater Success 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Developing Your Technique 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Lower! Slower! 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Higher! Faster! 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Arpeggios: Leaps of Faith 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Developing Strength and Endurance 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Becoming More Articulate 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Different Characters of the Trumpet 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Complete Trumpeter: Knowledge and Skills for the Advancing Player 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: A Practice Routine for Success 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Becoming More Versatile 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Valves, Slides, and Leadpipes: The Greasy Side of Trumpet Playing 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Collecting Stuff for Your Trumpet 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Studying with a Teacher 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Get ting in the Game 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Par t of Tens 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Trumpet Kings and Queens 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Bad Habits to Avoid 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Ways You Can Be Your Best 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: About the CD 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Reynolds, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e 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.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the best trumpet and mouthpiece for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform a variety of musical styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean and care for your trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlay along with the audio samples on the CD\u003c\/b\u003e \t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to learn trumpet!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to blow your own horn with this friendly, easy- to-follow guide. From proper posture and playing your first note to making music in a variety of styles, including classical and jazz, this book gives you all the techniques you need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to know the essentials\u003c\/b\u003e — learn to read music notation, and investigate the foundations to successful trumpet playing, including good posture and relaxed breathing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStay in practice\u003c\/b\u003e — establish a rewarding practice routine with a helpful warm-up and fun and challenging exercises that will keep you improving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolish your skills and sound\u003c\/b\u003e — develop a full range of notes, from the lowest lows to the highest highs, and fine-tune your sound with articulation and vibrato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a repertoire\u003c\/b\u003e — play a wide range of well-known songs, from lovely lyrical etudes to rousing marches to swinging jazz tunes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare for your instrument\u003c\/b\u003e — get to know how to maintain your trumpet, and equip yourself with all the gear you need, including mutes, stands, and cases\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on buying a new or used trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe right way to form a trumpet embouchure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to improve your breathing and endurance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDuets to enjoy with another player (or with the CD)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrnamentation and special effects to liven up your playing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get involved with community bands and orchestras\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen and how to find a trumpet teacher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen bad habits to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990416638181,"sku":"NP9780470679371","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470679371.jpg?v=1761787741","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/trumpet-for-dummies-isbn-9780470679371","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}