Scales, Arpeggios, and Beneficial Studies for Intermediate Trumpet Players

Designed to be a companion volume to any standard intermediate band method book (books 2 and 3) or to a 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, 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 expressive playing, including vocalises, traditional melodies, and melodies from symphonic composers.