Trumpet Aerobics

(Trumpet Instruction). This 52-week, one-exercise-a-day workout program for developing, improving and maintaining trumpet technique includes access to demo audio tracks online for all 365 workout licks! Techniques covered include: scales * articulations * flexibility * intervals * arpeggios * ornaments * buzzing & lip bends * playing between the partials * and finger dexterity. Benefits of using this book include: facile technique * better intonation * increased style vocabulary * heightened rhythmic acuity * improved ensemble playing * and expanded range.

There are many books written for the Piano, Violin, etc., entirely devoted to Technic. This Work is especially written to enable the Student, by practice and application, to overcome any obstacle which may occur in musical passages written for the Cornet. By controlling the Wind Power to play these Exercises as written, in one breath, the Student will acquire ENDURANCE without strain or injury. Train the Muscles which control the Lips, to make them elastic and strong, as only a slight pressure is necessary, and not brute force. The highest as well as the lowest notes can be played with equal tone quality if practiced according to the instructions that precede each Study. Every Cornet Player should have reached a degree of excellence before attempting to play these Exercises. To become an Expert on the Cornet, one should be familiar with as many Cornet Methods as possible, and so gain the experience of each. Every Exercise in this Book is possible, and not so very difficult if practiced slowly at first, and not too long at a time. I have used them for my daily practice for years, and they have been the means of my reaching the highest notes after playing a two-hour Concert, also of preserving my lips so that they never tire, and what has been a help to me is surely good for other Cornet Players. You cannot expect to attain the highest point of excellence without hard work and perseverance. Never be perfectly satisfied with yourself. Try to make some improvement each day, feeling that it is a pleasure to have conquered that which seemed an impossibility at first. Do not neglect to correct immediately the least fault you make. Bad habits are easily formed, but are difficult to remedy. There are few Celebrated Cornet Soloists, although thousands play the instrument. Most players abuse their practicing by not knowing the proper way, and neglecting to pay more attention to the elementary work. These Studies have been found to be excellent for Clarinet Players as well as Cornet Players. The Clarinet being a Wind Instrument also, all these Exercises will appeal to the Player of that Instrument by following the same instructions.

"A "must" guide for the brass student and teacher relating to the total physical output that goes into playing any brass instrument. The same technique althletes use to develop their physical control as applied to musicians"--Back cover

A complete pedagogical method for students of trumpet and cornet, this "brass bible" contains hundreds of exercises from basics to advanced. Includes the author's famous arrangement of Carnival in Venice.

This is Vol. l of the Thompson Flexibility Studies for trumpet players. It is designed for beginning trumpet players. It is also designed for players returning to the horn after a very long time of not playing or practicing. If you are an intermediate or advanced trumpet player, this volume will likely only be part of a good daily warm up for you. Why? If you are not a beginner or comeback player, it will be too easy. So, if you ARE a beginner or comeback player, you are in the right place!

First published in 1971, Roy Steven's Embouchure Self-Analysis and The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique (Complete) is considered to be the authoritative text on embouchure analysis incorporating physical laws, scientific principles and muscular physiology in establishing a consistent embouchure for the brass player. This revised second edition by the original editor, William Moriarity, reflects the timelessness and relevance of this book. Can be used as a workbook with audio and video demos at www.roystevens.org

This First Book of Practical Studies is designed to develop chord consciousness and to provide additional experience in the fundamental rhythms, key signatures and articulations and to improve accuracy in reading through the use of interesting and melodic studies. It may be used either to supplement or to follow any beginning method book.

A Unique Blending of the Best Exercise Practices in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres some revealed for the first time. This Program was researched and designed for Todays People without the Time, Money or Desire for Rigorous Exercise Disciplines. No need to enroll or purchase expensive exercise Programs, Equipment, Diet, Consultations or Medicines. You can do it at Home, at work, in school, in public places, in your car and even in your Bed! With reasonable practice, it can be done in less than 45 Minutes. Great results or improvement may be attained in as few as Twice a Week! Discover the self-healing properties of your body. Marvel at the fantastic coordination of your various Organs and systems, how the air, food, or nutrients are automatically ingested and wastes expelled away. There are even tips on what to eat, to avoid and other valuable health suggestions toward a more fulfilled and rewarding life. If you are over fifty or just feels sluggish, lethargic, subject to body pains, stressed, convalescing, experiencing sexual dysfunction, losing your pep, popping pills or just feeling generally inactive, this Program may be just for you! This regimen can be your One Safe Road back to active life. It is cheap on money time and effort. When properly and regularly done, it can help hasten your recovery from regular ailments. For example when feeling tired or sleepy, you can be revived in seconds. Headaches or nausea can be gone in hours, instead of days. It may even save you from the onset of dreaded diseases. Love your life. You have but one shot of it in this world. There is no next time. So, take care of your most valuable property - your own body. By treating it well, it can in return, take good care of you. Why not make yourself feel more vibrant, healthy and happy for the rest of your days. Go for it!