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Basic Trumpet Method for Beginners

An introductory book for learning the trumpet from the basics. In addition to explanations of playing techniques, it lets you learn while enjoying familiar melodies. Solo, duet, and trio pieces make ensemble playing possible. Basic exercises in tonguing, lip slurs, and scales can be used in daily practice.

Contents
LESSON 1: Basic Trumpet Knowledge
1-1 Learn how the trumpet works
- How the trumpet works
- Mouthpieces
1-2 Learn about different types of trumpet
- Different trumpets
- Different mutes
1-3 Care for your instrument
- Instrument care
1-4 Learn about the trumpet’s notes
- Is C on the trumpet different from C on the piano?
- Overtones
- Fingering chart

LESSON 2: Let’s Make Some Sound!
2-1 Learn to use your breath correctly
- Correct breathing
- Breathing methods
2-2 Holding the instrument and posture
- How to hold the instrument
- Correct posture
2-3 The shape of your mouth
- Embouchure
- Aperture
2-4 Warm up
- Warming up with the mouthpiece
- Warming up with the instrument
2-5 Practice long tones
2-6 Learn articulation
2-7 Practice tonguing
- Starting notes and tongue movement
- Tonguing exercises
2-8 Play pieces using only C through G
- When the Saints Go Marching In
- Ode to Joy
2-9 Practice lip slurs
- What are lip slurs?
- Build stamina and extend your range
2-10 Play pieces using the techniques you have learned
- My Grandfather’s Clock
- Over the Rainbow

LESSON 3: Try Scales!
3-1 Understand scales
- Note names
- What are key signatures?
- Key signature chart
- What are scales?
3-2 Master scales
- Major scales
- Minor scales
- Pentatonic scales

LESSON 4: Play Pieces!
Applied pieces: solos, duets, and trios
Solo: Amazing Grace
Solo: O Sole Mio
Solo: Nocturne
Duet: Scarborough Fair
Duet: Gunkan March
Duet: Gonna Fly Now — from Rocky
Trio: OMENS OF LOVE / T-SQUARE
Trio: Hato to Shonen — from Castle in the Sky
Trio: Wedding March
Extra: How do you improvise?
- Try improvisation
Solo: When the Saints Go Marching In

Author: Yusuke Orita
Format: A4
Pages: 96
ISBN: 978-4-7982-2739-9
Publication: May 2026