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Considerations For Those Looking to Play The Trumpet

  • In wind bands, there tends to be a decent bit of trumpets, as it is important sound.  It is imperative for a band to have a good, solid trumpet section.

  • Consistent practice habits are required to develop on this instrument.  Students need to have a good work ethic. 

  • Trumpet players need to be patient, as it can take a great deal of time to develop range and learn to buzz through the center of the note (in tune).

  • Tongue manipulation (flat vs. arched) is required to develop on this instrument. 

  • This instrument is highly competitive. It can be very difficult when it comes to auditions, regardless of age (regional, state, honor band, college acceptance, placement, and professional auditions).

  • Ultimately, students who work hard, practice consistently, and are driven to better themselves will likely have the greatest success no matter the instrument.

Considerations When Buying A Trumpet

  • Beginner – Beginner instruments are designed to get a fundamental sound while being durable; this is so that the student can get used to handling the instrument.  They normally have a lacquer finish. They are mostly machine made and have a different metal composition than the upper models.

  • Intermediate – Intermediate trumpets usually have a wider bore (tubing size), higher quality of metal composition, are handmade in some areas, and are usually silver or gold plated. 

  • Professional – Professional trumpets are usually almost entirely hand made.  They have a larger bore size, are made of high-quality brass, and are usually silver or gold plated.  They can have specific features, such as different bore sizes, finishes, valve types, and bells.  One of the more common features, is a reverse lead pipe, which allows for less resistance when air travels through the instrument.

  • Simply put, as you progress from beginner to intermediate to advanced, the instruments are made of higher quality materials, progress from primarily being machine made to handmade, slightly larger bore size (tubing), better tuning from note to note, and better resonance.  Beginning instruments are built more to get a basic sound and stand through durability so that a musician can learn to take care of it.  Intermediate and advanced instruments are more focused on the sound of the instrument.

  • If you do not know what these differences are or know if they would be valuable to you, consult a professional. I am not claiming to be a professional, but you could contact me as well. A simple google search can also inform you of the basics. 

Recommended Mouthpieces

  • Bach 7C/Yamaha 1C4-7C/Schilke 11/Hammond 7 – For beginners

  • Bach 3C/Yamaha 14B4/Schilke 13C4/Hammond 5 – Great for Intermediate/Advanced Players

  • Bach 1 1/2C/Yamaha 16C4/Schilke 14/Hammond 2 – Some players move to one of these mouthpieces

Recommended Brand of Instrument

  • Yamaha

  • Schilke

  • Shires

  • Monette

Recommended Listening

  • Maurice Andre

  • Mary Elizabeth Bowden

  • Stephen Burns

  • Tine Thing Helseth

  • Wynton Marsallis – Classical and Jazz

  • David Baldwin

  • Chris Martin

  • Niklas Eklund

  • David Guerrier

  • Hakan Hardenberger

  • Allen Vizzutti

  • Alison Balsom

  • Matthias Hofs

  • Jens Lindemann

  • Raymond Mase

  • Louis Armstrong – Jazz

  • Wayne Bergeron – Jazz

  • Miles Davis – Jazz

  • Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz

  • Rashawn Ross – Jazz/Pop

  • Doc Severinsen - Jazz

 

Some Recommended Method/Technique/Etude/Collection Books

  • Rubank Elementary Method for Trumpet

  • The Rubank  Intermediate Method for Trumpet

  • The Rubank Advanced Method for Trumpet

  • Voxman – Concert and Contest Collection

  • Voxman – Selected Studies

  • Clarke – Technical Studies

  • Arban – Complete Conservatory Method

  • Schlossberg – Daily Drills and Technical Studies

  • Vizzutti – Trumpet Method

  • Stamp – Warm-ups and Studeis

  • Gordon – Systematic Approach to Daily Practice

  • Brandt – 34 Studies

  • Swisher – Basic Skills for the Developing Trumpeter

  • Vingt – 20 Etudes

 

Trumpet Literature/Books

  • Johnson – The Art of Trumpet Playing

  • Johnson – Brass Performance and Pedagogy

  • Farkas – The Art of Brass Playing

  • Farkas – The Art of Musicianship

  • Hickman – Trumpet Pedagogy

  • Gordon – Brass Playing is No Harder than Deep Breathing

  • Fox – Essentials in Brass Playing

  • Bach – The Art of Trumpet Playing

  • Tarr (Trans. Plank) - Trumpet

 

Some Classical Solo Literature

  • Haydn – Concerto

  • Tomasi – Concerto

  • Hindemith – Sonata

  • Vivaldi – concerto

  • Hummel – Concerto

  • Telemann – Concerto

  • Schmelzer - Sonata

  • Corelli – Sonata

  • Henze – Sonatina

  • Kennan – Sonata

  • Albinoni – Concerto

  • Liebermann Concerto

  • Richter – Concerto

  • Arban – Theme & Variations

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Recommended Stores For Instruments and Equipment

 

Recommended Websites

Recommended Apps

  • Bandmate Chromatic Tuner

  • Tonal Energy Tuner

  • Sight Reading Factory

  • Smart Music

  • Intunator

  • StaffWars

  • Tunable

  • Master Ear Training

  • Theory Lessons

  • Tenuto

  • APS Trainer

  • tuneUp

Must Have Accessories

  • Case

  • Cleaning Cloth/Swab

  • Valve Oil

  • Slide Grease

  • Tuner/Metronome - app or physical device

  • Music Stand

  • Pencil

Additional Possible Accessories

  • Breath Builder

  • Instrument Stand

  • Korg-TM 60 with clip on attachment

  • Berp

  • Mutes

  • Valve Guard

YouTube Channels to Follow

Instagram Accounts to Follow

  • International Trumpet Guild - @trumpetguildofficial

  • Trumpet Tv - @trumpet_tv

  • Trumpet Tips - @trumpettips

  • Max Stephenson - @trumpet_max_

  • @robertmai.trumpet64

  • Mary Bowden - @marytrpt

  • Cody Schnebel - @ nebraskatrumpet

  • @ trumpetchallenges

  • @trumpet guide

  • Wynton Marsalis - @wyntonmarsalis

  • Canadian Brass - @canadianbrass

  • Trumpet Warmup - @trumpetwarmup

  • Monette Trumpets - @monettetrumpets

  • Carl Fischer - @cftrumpet