Trumpet: Foundations 2 (non-credit)
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)