• Book Pages: 32

• By Robert W. Getchell / ed. Nilo W. Hovey

• Format Book

Getchell's writing style is quite melodic which makes these exercises fun and enjoyable to play.

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Standard study book for my students  Feb 24, 2010 By Lyle Ichenberg "Lyle & Russell Ichenberg"
I have played brass instruments for close to 40 years; Professionally as well. I am still a performing musician. I currently teach elementary, junior high and high school level children. I will say that I have 'tried', with much less success, to use other products. However, while there may be other methods / mediums that I choose to ADD to planned courses (which must be specific / unique to a student's abilities), I have never strayed away from using the HL products -- I've found them totally appropriate for all skill levels.

The Hal Leonard products cannot be beat. Many (most) public school systems across the United States and Canada have standardized on the HL product line. The HL Essentials series is also very affordable and readily available. While not absolutely necessary, the play-along CD's / DVD's are a bonus.

For my courses I use the following:

-- Arban's (the trumpeter's Bible).
-- Practical Studies for Coronet or Trumpet, books one and two by Robert W. Getchell (Belwin).
-- The Hal Leonard Essential Elements 2000 series, books one, two and three.
-- The Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (a comprehensive method for jazz style and improvisation).

This product is very reasonably priced and produced by a well-known company that continuously upgrades their products. IMHO these are the ONLY tools necessary to teach and learn at ANY level. I even return to them myself from time to time.

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I really Like this  Oct 28, 2010 By Steven Marks "Prog Harpo"
as Amazon can verify, I bought a WHOLE bunch of trumpet books all at once.

For me, this really hit a sweet spot. I am relearning the trumpet after an extended absence.

I will give the ideal profile for someone to buy this. Say you have reconquered say the territory from low b flat to middle c (the one on the from the top space in treble clef) and are having a little trouble going to higher notes but want something to improve your chops while your lips redevelop. The first 17 or so etudes have as the highest note that middle C. It's perfect for me.

Unlike other "Studies" or "etudes" books the studies have a GRADUAL progression in difficulty so you can be working on say 7 or so on your daily practice and when you are satisifed on the least difficult one - then drop that one and pick up a more difficult one. I am real happy on how I have progressed the last month or so and this book has a lot ot do with it. Each etude is about 24 to 30 measures long and are actually a little fun to play. It is really focused on trumpet chops. Finally by etude 18 d above middle C is introduced but again in a gradual fashion - about 5 etudes later you will put thorugh your paces on d - having to slur it with just about every note below it. This is in constrast to another book which says in essence "it's time to introduce d and e" and they jump in with full force.

To me, this book really has been a key resource that I practice to every day. I cannot say enough good about it. The melodies come back to me during the day.

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Enjoyable and Practical  Jul 17, 2008 By JAMES DECARO
These short studies are excellent for trumpet players of every ability. It was one of the first books I was taught from, and it continues to be one of the books I use as I teach trumpet today.

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Good Book  Mar 03, 2009 By Daniel M. Peede
Very thorough progression in the book. It is good for forcing the trumpet player to properly use the diaphraghm properly. Simple, but thorough.

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