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Trumpet: Foundations 2 (non-credit)
This is a non-credit course and will not provide high school credit or instructor feedback/communication.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Trumpet: Foundations 2 is a continuation of Trumpet: Foundations 1 and is designed to further develop students’ trumpet abilities. Continuing the exploration of music theory and sight-reading, this course completes the twelve major scales, and revisits the chromatic scale. Utilizing further flexibilities and playing in a higher range, as well as the H.L. Clarke Technical Studies book, will ensure students are stretching themselves. More important players—and their practice routines—will be studied to inspire students to find their own way to play and improve. Students can expect to encounter a variety of listening and playing assignments, as well as lesson quizzes and exams, and will create a portfolio of recordings that reflect the progress they make.
Price: $95.00
Subjects: Music, Trumpet
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COURSE OVERVIEW:
Lesson 1: Chromaticism Revisited
- A-flat major scale
- Tendency notes (D, E♭ and E)
- Chromaticism review
- Range practice
- Trumpet history
Lesson 2: Intervals
- D-flat major scale
- Basic flexibilities group III
- Introduction to basic intervals
- Clarke studies (A♭ and D♭)
Lesson 3: Expressive Long Tones
- B major scale
- Expressive long tones
- Routine review—fundamentals
- Clarke studies (B major)
Lesson 4: Mouthpiece Buzzing Revisited
- G-flat major scale
- Improvisation
- Mouthpiece buzzing revisited
- Flexibilities group III
Lesson 5: Trumpet History
- Trumpet history
- Major scale review
- Performance preparation
- Performance Review
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Working instrument
- Reliable access to a computer and internet
- Recording device for recording assignments (phone, tablet, camera, computer, etc.)
- Trumpet care kit like this or
- Herbert L. Clarke’s Technical Studies for the Cornet (Publ. Carl Fischer Music Publisher; edition 1984) and First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet & Trumpet (Publ. Alfred Music; edition 1985)
- Tuner (electronic tuner, computer program, or phone app are all suitable)