Publisher's Synopsis
The trumpet is a brass instrument commonly used in classical and jazz ensembles. The trumpet group ranges from the piccolo trumpet with the highest register in the brass family, to the bass trumpet, which is pitched one octave below the standard B♭ or C Trumpet. Since the late 15th century, trumpets have primarily been constructed of brass tubing, usually bent twice into a rounded rectangular shape. You'll actually play melodies written to develop your skills in the upper register. Each melody is presented in a simple key in the staff. It is then presented again in several ascending keys, so not only do your chops get a workout, but you become more familiar with some less common key areas. The melodies themselves are original themes constructed on the patterns of some of the most well-known themes of famous concertos.
