Trumpet
- Author: Steele-Perkins, Crispian
Trumpet
- Author: Steele-Perkins, Crispian
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About
This book will prove to be of inestimable value to the student, the teacher and the professional Trumpet player. It not only traces the development of the Trumpet from the earliest times to the present day but gives clear and concise practical instruction for playing all instruments of the Trumpet family, together with numerous musical examples. Both experienced and aspiring Trumpeters will be guided from the basic essentials to the rediscovery of forgotten skills of the past. Cripian Steele-Perkins ia a virtuoso solo Trumpeter whose particular interest is to restore, play and record upon antique instruments of the Trumpet family.
Contents
- Author's Introduction
- Introduction
- 1. Early History
- 2. EarlyTrumpet Music
- 3. The Slide-Trumpet
- 4. The Keyed-Trumpet and Keyed-Bugle
- 5. The Cornetto and the Mock-Trumpet
- 6. Valves
- 7. Sibling Rivalries
- 8. Recent Developments
- 9. Mutes
- 10. The Vented 'Baroque-Style' Trumpet
- 11. The Mouthpiece
- 12. Posture and Breathing
- 13. Some Fundemental Points
- 14. Articulation
- 15. Detailed Preparations
- 16. And finally ...
