Scales, Arpeggios, and Beneficial Studies for Intermediate Trumpet Players

Designed to be a companion volume or a follow-up to any standard intermediate band method book (books 2 and 3) or to use in combination with a standard book of etudes, Scales, Arpeggios, and Beneficial Studies for Intermediate Trumpet Player focuses on developing mastery in the keys and instrument range of what an intermediate player is likely to encounter in his or her everyday playing. The keys covered here in detail range from those with three flats to those with three sharps. Keys with more sharps or more flats are only very briefly touched upon. In addition to the usual major, minor and chromatic scales, studies on pentatonic and blues scales are also included. The book also includes interval studies, flexibilities, tone studies, double and triple tonguing, range building, swing style basics, and a suggested warm-up. Additionally, several pages of technical studies inspired by H. L. Clarke's renowned book are included. Another notable feature is a section on lyrical and expressive playing, including vocalises, traditional melodies, and melodies from symphonic composers. How this book differs from the original edition: the Major and Minor Scale Development Studies have been completely revised and considerably expanded; a new tone study and a page of single tonguing studies have been added; the Jazz Basics Swing Style section has been slightly revised and enlarged; and the Quick Warm-up/Routine has been revised. The rest of the book is essentially the same as the first edition.