Getting kids listening: Inspiration for the ears ……………………….

Trumpet solo literature ……………………………………………….Ī practical aid to a beautiful sound (article by Denis Wick) ………… Texas Bandmasters Association, 2007 Advanced techniques for trumpetĭaily maintenance & core practice: Two sessions, double impact …Ĭore practice session: (weekly breakdown – chart) ………………….Ĭore practice session (daily breakdown – chart) ……………………

Buzz to Brilliance is the perfect companion for any beginning method book, and the first text on the market that provides a comprehensive set of essential studies selected specifically for beginning and intermediate players.Texas Bandmasters Association 2007 Presentation Of:Īdrian D. Griffin Adjunct Professor of Trumpet University of Texas at San Antonio With practice schedules, mouthpiece comparison chart, pitch tendencies and more, this book is a treasure for any trumpet player. Following the written portion of the book, a comprehensive set of scales and technique-building exercises address topics including breathing, high range, pedal tones, lip slurs, accuracy, articulation, and pedal tones. Drawings, diagrams and pictures invite students into each page, making even advanced technical concepts easy to understand. Chapters on practice skills, sight-reading, and performing are a must-read for any musician, while special features give students a window into diverse worlds, from the workbench of a master repairman to the French horn studio of a master teacher. It abounds with technical information and practical tips including buying a new trumpet, mouthpiece selection, adjusting to braces, and marching band.

The book journeys with students from the moment they first open their trumpet case to years later as they prepare for college auditions. Buzz to Brilliance engages students personally, technically and musically as they begin their study on the trumpet.

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