by William Bay
A simple, user-friendly method, ideal for beginner trumpet students of any age. Emphasis is placed on sound fundamentals, proper embouchure and other basic techniques, using familiar tunes to teach notes and concepts. A wealth of solos is included to provide enjoyable repertoire during the learning process. Trumpet care and maintenance is taught as well. Includes access to online audio.
Bf Trumpet Fingering Chart.....................................................................................................................................4
Parts of the Trumpet..................................................................................................................................................5
Holding the Instrument.............................................................................................................................................6
Placement of the Right Hand....................................................................................................................................6
How to Hold the Trumpet.........................................................................................................................................7
How to Hold the Cornet............................................................................................................................................8
Proper Sitting Position..............................................................................................................................................9
Getting a Tone on the Trumpet................................................................................................................................10
Embouchure.....................................................................................................................................................10
Positioning of the Lips on the Mouthpiece ............................................................................................................11
Our First Note, “G” ................................................................................................................................................12
“G” in Whole Notes (4 full counts)..................................................................................................................12
Half Notes and Half Rests.......................................................................................................................................12
“G” in Half Notes (2 full counts).....................................................................................................................12
“G” in Whole and Half Notes..........................................................................................................................12
“Mixup”............................................................................................................................................................12
Low “C”..................................................................................................................................................................13
Low “C” in Whole Notes.................................................................................................................................13
Low “C” in Half Notes.....................................................................................................................................13
Jumping Song...................................................................................................................................................13
Down-Up..........................................................................................................................................................13
Sliding..............................................................................................................................................................13
“F” / “E” / “D”........................................................................................................................................................14
“F”....................................................................................................................................................................14
“E”....................................................................................................................................................................14
“D”...................................................................................................................................................................14
Down the Hill...................................................................................................................................................14
Bumblebees......................................................................................................................................................14
Quarter Notes and Quarter Rests............................................................................................................................15
Scramble...........................................................................................................................................................15
Trumpet Song...................................................................................................................................................15
Lightly Row.....................................................................................................................................................15
Au Clair de la Lune..........................................................................................................................................15
“A”..........................................................................................................................................................................16
Odyssey............................................................................................................................................................16
The Arch...........................................................................................................................................................16
Serenade...........................................................................................................................................................16
Time/Dotted Half Note ........................................................................................................................................17
Blow the Man Down........................................................................................................................................17
Tell Me Why.....................................................................................................................................................17
More Songs
Yellow Ribbon..................................................................................................................................................18
Waltz.................................................................................................................................................................18
Jingle Bells.......................................................................................................................................................18
“B” and Middle “C”/The Tie .................................................................................................................................19
Marines’ Hymn.................................................................................................................................................19
More Songs
Hymn................................................................................................................................................................20
Sweet Betsy......................................................................................................................................................20
The Slur...................................................................................................................................................................21
Slur Song..........................................................................................................................................................21
Wayfaring Stranger...........................................................................................................................................21
Slurific..............................................................................................................................................................21
Bf (Flat)...................................................................................................................................................................22
Climbing...........................................................................................................................................................22
Old Joe Clark....................................................................................................................................................22
Yankee Doodle.................................................................................................................................................22
Key Signatures........................................................................................................................................................23
Faith of Our Fathers ........................................................................................................................................23
Boat Song.........................................................................................................................................................23
Fs (Sharp)...............................................................................................................................................................24
Oh, When the Saints.........................................................................................................................................24
When I Survey the Wonderous Cross...............................................................................................................24
8th Notes / Dotted Quarter Notes............................................................................................................................25
The Dance........................................................................................................................................................25
Now the Day Is Over .......................................................................................................................................25
The Count!........................................................................................................................................................25
More Songs
March...............................................................................................................................................................26
Minor Melody..................................................................................................................................................26
Irish Ballad.......................................................................................................................................................27
Lonesome Valley..............................................................................................................................................27
Goin’ Home......................................................................................................................................................28
German Song....................................................................................................................................................28
Danza #1...........................................................................................................................................................29
Danza #2...........................................................................................................................................................29
Prayer from “Finlandia” Theme.......................................................................................................................30
John Peel..........................................................................................................................................................30
Waltz.................................................................................................................................................................31
C-Scale Song ...................................................................................................................................................31
’Tis so Sweet....................................................................................................................................................32
The Butcher Boy..............................................................................................................................................32
Care of the Trumpet................................................................................................................................................33
Product Number:30049M
Format:Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:Beginning
Notation Type:Standard Notation
Pages:36
Binding:Saddle Stitched
Size:8.75 x 11.75
ISBN13:978-15134-6009-3
Series:First Lessons
Publisher:Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:12/1/2017