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A Performer's Guide to Trumpet History and Literature

by Elisa Koehler ...

"A concise guide linking the history of trumpet to performance . . . includes information on band music, bugle calls, orchestral repertoire, and jazz." — American Reference Books AnnualUnlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and ultimately to the ... Read more

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"A concise guide linking the history of trumpet to performance . . . includes information on band music, bugle calls, orchestral repertoire, and jazz." — American Reference Books AnnualUnlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and ultimately to the
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Inside Mahler's Second Symphony

A Listener's Guide

by Lawrence F. Bernstein ...

This guide introduces concertgoers, serious listeners, and music students to Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony, one of the composer's most popular and most powerful works. It examines the symphony from several perspectives: Mahler's struggle to create what he called the New Symphony; his innovative approaches to traditional musical form; how he addressed the daunting challenges of writing music on a ... Read more

$33.59 CAD

This guide introduces concertgoers, serious listeners, and music students to Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony, one of the composer's most popular and most powerful works. It examines the symphony from several perspectives: Mahler's struggle to create what he called the New Symphony; his innovative approaches to traditional musical form; how he addressed the daunting challenges of writing music on a
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How to Play Suona, the Chinese Double-reed Horn: The Basic Skills

How to Play Suona, the Chinese Double-reed Horn, #1

by H.H. Lee ...

Series Book 1 - How to Play Suona, the Chinese Double-reed Horn
This book will teach you to play the suona at the beginner's level and no prior knowledge is needed. The suona structure, the ways to choose and maintain a suona, the numbered music notation, as well as the key signatures of the suona will be introduced, whereas a number of sheet music will also be provided for practices. After reading the whole book, you should have a basic understanding of the ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book will teach you to play the suona at the beginner's level and no prior knowledge is needed. The suona structure, the ways to choose and maintain a suona, the numbered music notation, as well as the key signatures of the suona will be introduced, whereas a number of sheet music will also be provided for practices. After reading the whole book, you should have a basic understanding of the
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Chasin the Trane

by J.C. Thomas ...

He was always elusive, on and off the stand; like his music, he was constantly moving, incessantly changing. Just as Charlie Parker stood astride the jazz world of the late 40s and 50s, so did John Coltrane in the late 50s and 60s.Trane was a giant of the saxophone and a major composer. His music also influenced rock and classical musicians, such as Roger McGuinn and David Amram. Yet he was more ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

He was always elusive, on and off the stand; like his music, he was constantly moving, incessantly changing. Just as Charlie Parker stood astride the jazz world of the late 40s and 50s, so did John Coltrane in the late 50s and 60s.Trane was a giant of the saxophone and a major composer. His music also influenced rock and classical musicians, such as Roger McGuinn and David Amram. Yet he was more
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Air on the Move. Get More Range on the Trumpet

by Clint McLaughlin ...

Air on the Move is a 6 hour long trumpet lesson. It is what is normally covered in an all day trumpet lesson for range. I've had people add more than an octave of range after taking this master class. It covers advanced techniques for air compression and aperture control. I also show you how to pull down the mental wall that has been stopping you in the past. It is all text and no music. ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Air on the Move is a 6 hour long trumpet lesson. It is what is normally covered in an all day trumpet lesson for range. I've had people add more than an octave of range after taking this master class. It covers advanced techniques for air compression and aperture control. I also show you how to pull down the mental wall that has been stopping you in the past. It is all text and no music.
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Dennis Brain: A Life in Music

by Stephen Gamble and William Lynch ...

The British horn player Dennis Brain (19211957) is commonly described by such statements as the greatest horn player of the 20th Century, a genius, and a legend. He was both a prodigy and popularizer, famously performing a concerto on a garden hose in perfect pitch. On his usual concert instrument his tone was of unsurpassed beauty and clarity, complemented by a flawless technique. The recordings ... Read more

$26.09 CAD

The British horn player Dennis Brain (19211957) is commonly described by such statements as the greatest horn player of the 20th Century, a genius, and a legend. He was both a prodigy and popularizer, famously performing a concerto on a garden hose in perfect pitch. On his usual concert instrument his tone was of unsurpassed beauty and clarity, complemented by a flawless technique. The recordings
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The Right Instrument For Your Child

by Atarah Ben-Tovim, Douglas Boyd ...

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might
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Trumpet For Dummies

by Jeffrey Reynolds ...

How to get a good sound, read music, and master a variety of styles-including classical, pop, jazz, and LatinListening to a trumpet trilla series of high notes during a military march or wail longingly during a blues rendition-is a pleasure second to none. And masters, including Wynton Marsalis and Louis Armstrong, have made the trumpet truly Gabriel's horn, one of the most eloquent voices in ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

How to get a good sound, read music, and master a variety of styles-including classical, pop, jazz, and LatinListening to a trumpet trilla series of high notes during a military march or wail longingly during a blues rendition-is a pleasure second to none. And masters, including Wynton Marsalis and Louis Armstrong, have made the trumpet truly Gabriel's horn, one of the most eloquent voices in
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Last Stop Carnegie Hall: New York Philharmonic Trumpeter William Vacchiano

by Brian A. Shook ...

William Vacchiano (19122005) was principal trumpet with the New York Philharmonic from 1942 to 1973 and taught at Juilliard the Manhattan School of Music the Mannes College of Music Queens College and Columbia Teachers College. While at the Philharmonic Vacchiano performed under the batons of Arturo Toscanini Bruno Walter Dimitri Mitropoulos and Leonard Bernstein and played in the world premieres ... Read more

$21.69 CAD

William Vacchiano (19122005) was principal trumpet with the New York Philharmonic from 1942 to 1973 and taught at Juilliard the Manhattan School of Music the Mannes College of Music Queens College and Columbia Teachers College. While at the Philharmonic Vacchiano performed under the batons of Arturo Toscanini Bruno Walter Dimitri Mitropoulos and Leonard Bernstein and played in the world premieres
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100 Christmas Carols and Hymns for Trumpet and Guitar

With Suggested Chordal Accompaniment

by William Bay ...

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for trumpet solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the trumpet. Where ... Read more

$24.42 CAD

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for trumpet solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the trumpet. Where
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Twenty Easy Music Solos For Euphonium (Treble Clef) Book 2

by Michael Shaw ...

Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.20 Sheet Music Pieces For EuphoniumThere are 20 sheet music arrangements for solo Euphonium in this book. You will find some pieces very easy (Grade 1 Level) and some with medium difficulty (Grade 3 Level).Contents:Amazing GraceBeautiful DreamerThe Blue DanubeCan CanValse LenteEtudeGreensleevesFor He's a Jolly Good Fellow<l... ... Read more

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Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.20 Sheet Music Pieces For EuphoniumThere are 20 sheet music arrangements for solo Euphonium in this book. You will find some pieces very easy (Grade 1 Level) and some with medium difficulty (Grade 3 Level).Contents:Amazing GraceBeautiful DreamerThe Blue DanubeCan CanValse LenteEtudeGreensleevesFor He's a Jolly Good Fellow<l...
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Christmas Sheet Music For Trombone - Book 3

by Michael Shaw ...

10 Easy Christmas Carols For Trombone With Trombone & Piano DuetsThis is a Christmas sheet music book with 10 popular Christmas Carols. Each Carol has two easy arrangements, one for solo Trombone, the other for Trombone and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged to accompany the Trombone.Skill Level: ... Read more

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10 Easy Christmas Carols For Trombone With Trombone & Piano DuetsThis is a Christmas sheet music book with 10 popular Christmas Carols. Each Carol has two easy arrangements, one for solo Trombone, the other for Trombone and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged to accompany the Trombone.Skill Level:
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Sheet Music for Euphonium - Book 3 (Treble Clef)

Brass And Piano Duets Sheet Music, #9

by Michael Shaw ...

Series Book 9 - Brass And Piano Duets Sheet Music
Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.10 Classical Pieces With Euphonium/Piano DuetsThis is a Euphonium sheet music book with 10 classical sheet music pieces. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo Euphonium, the other for Euphonium and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.10 Classical Pieces With Euphonium/Piano DuetsThis is a Euphonium sheet music book with 10 classical sheet music pieces. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo Euphonium, the other for Euphonium and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged
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How to Play the Harmonica

A Complete Guide for Beginners - Chromatic and Diatonic Harmonica

by Dylan Green ...

Discover How YOU Can Master The Beautiful Art Of Playing The Harmonica!The harmonica is an awesome choice for anyone who wants to learn a musical instrument. It is easy to learn and can fit into a variety of musical styles and genres. Written in an easy to understand style, the book provides interesting facts about the harmonica, a list of important terms, the parts of the harmonica and other ... Read more

$4.82 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover How YOU Can Master The Beautiful Art Of Playing The Harmonica!The harmonica is an awesome choice for anyone who wants to learn a musical instrument. It is easy to learn and can fit into a variety of musical styles and genres. Written in an easy to understand style, the book provides interesting facts about the harmonica, a list of important terms, the parts of the harmonica and other
... Read more
Twenty Easy Music Solos For Cornet Book 1

Brass Solo's Sheet Music, #1

by Michael Shaw ...

Series Book 1 - Brass Solo's Sheet Music
20 Sheet Music Pieces For CornetThere are 20 sheet music arrangements for solo Cornet in this book. You will find some pieces very easy (Grade 1 Level) and some with medium difficulty (Grade 3 Level).Contents:After the BallBarcarolleBill Bailey Won't You Please Come HomeCamptown RacesCapriceDaisy BellEine Kleine NachtmusikFur EliseHome on the RangeLiebestraumLigh... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

20 Sheet Music Pieces For CornetThere are 20 sheet music arrangements for solo Cornet in this book. You will find some pieces very easy (Grade 1 Level) and some with medium difficulty (Grade 3 Level).Contents:After the BallBarcarolleBill Bailey Won't You Please Come HomeCamptown RacesCapriceDaisy BellEine Kleine NachtmusikFur EliseHome on the RangeLiebestraumLigh...
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Orchestra Management Handbook

Building Relationships in Turbulent Times

by Travis Newton ...

Those who choose to make the orchestra enterprise their life's work face a host of challenges that have beset orchestra managers since the very beginning of the art form, alongside new challenges that continue to arise in the twenty-first century. Written for those who are contemplating jumping into the orchestra management realm, the Orchestra Management Handbook will provide a significant head ... Read more

$40.79 CAD

Those who choose to make the orchestra enterprise their life's work face a host of challenges that have beset orchestra managers since the very beginning of the art form, alongside new challenges that continue to arise in the twenty-first century. Written for those who are contemplating jumping into the orchestra management realm, the Orchestra Management Handbook will provide a significant head
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Essential Jazz Etudes..The Blues - Bass/Trombone

by Jack Wilkins ...

This collection of jazz etudes with online audio gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The audio tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play ... Read more

$20.34 CAD

This collection of jazz etudes with online audio gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The audio tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play
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20 Easy Christmas Carols For Beginners Trumpet - Book 1

Beginners Christmas Carols For Brass Instruments, #7

by Michael Shaw ...

Series Book 7 - Beginners Christmas Carols For Brass Instruments
Christmas Sheet Music For Beginners - TrumpetBig Note Sheet Music With Lettered NoteheadsThis sheet music book contains 20 popular Christmas carols arranged for Trumpet. Arrangements are very easy and will suit new beginners. Each arrangement features bigger music notes and each note head has the letter name printed within the note.Contents:The First NoelDeck The HallsSee Amid The Winter SnowHark ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Christmas Sheet Music For Beginners - TrumpetBig Note Sheet Music With Lettered NoteheadsThis sheet music book contains 20 popular Christmas carols arranged for Trumpet. Arrangements are very easy and will suit new beginners. Each arrangement features bigger music notes and each note head has the letter name printed within the note.Contents:The First NoelDeck The HallsSee Amid The Winter SnowHark
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Complete Jazz Trumpet Book

by William Bay ...

A comprehensive study text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, chord studies, and technical studies leading to improvisation. In addition, a theory workbook section teaches scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Includes jazz trumpet studies and trumpet improvising. ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

A comprehensive study text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, chord studies, and technical studies leading to improvisation. In addition, a theory workbook section teaches scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Includes jazz trumpet studies and trumpet improvising.
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The Arban Manual

by Eric Bolvin ...

Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet and Arban's Famous Method for Trombone have been two of the most widely used brass books for over 100 years. The Arban Manual is simply a guide in how to practice Arban. The Arban Manual will take you step by step through the entire Arban method. The Arban Manual is not a technique book and the practice advice should work well with most brass ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet and Arban's Famous Method for Trombone have been two of the most widely used brass books for over 100 years. The Arban Manual is simply a guide in how to practice Arban. The Arban Manual will take you step by step through the entire Arban method. The Arban Manual is not a technique book and the practice advice should work well with most brass
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Basic Bass Workout

by Stuart Clayton ...

The Bass is fundamental to all forms of music, and being a versatile and accomplished player has never been so important. This pocket-sized guide to the Bass, written by Stuart Clayton, provides you with everything you need to develop a comprehensive knowledge of your instrument and the music you play on it. Starting with the basics of tuning up and finding your way around the fretboard, the book ... Read more

$6.29 CAD

The Bass is fundamental to all forms of music, and being a versatile and accomplished player has never been so important. This pocket-sized guide to the Bass, written by Stuart Clayton, provides you with everything you need to develop a comprehensive knowledge of your instrument and the music you play on it. Starting with the basics of tuning up and finding your way around the fretboard, the book
... Read more
Sheet Music for Euphonium - Book 4 (Treble Clef)

by Michael Shaw ...

Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.10 Classical Pieces With Euphonium/Piano DuetsThis is a Euphonium sheet music book with 10 classical sheet music pieces. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo Euphonium, the other for Euphonium and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.10 Classical Pieces With Euphonium/Piano DuetsThis is a Euphonium sheet music book with 10 classical sheet music pieces. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo Euphonium, the other for Euphonium and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged
... Read more
Sheet Music for Euphonium - Book 1 (Treble Clef)

Brass And Piano Duets Sheet Music, #5

by Michael Shaw ...

Series Book 5 - Brass And Piano Duets Sheet Music
Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.10 Easy Pieces With Euphonium/Piano Duets.This is a Euphonium sheet music book with 10 easy sheet music pieces. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo Euphonium, the other for Euphonium and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged to ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Euphonium parts in this book are written in Treble Clef.10 Easy Pieces With Euphonium/Piano Duets.This is a Euphonium sheet music book with 10 easy sheet music pieces. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo Euphonium, the other for Euphonium and Piano when playing duets. The piano parts can be played on piano or electronic keyboard, they are very easy to play and are arranged to
... Read more
Twenty Easy Music Solos For Trumpet Book 1

Brass Solo's Sheet Music, #7

by Michael Shaw ...

Series Book 7 - Brass Solo's Sheet Music
20 Sheet Music Pieces For TrumpetThere are 20 sheet music arrangements for solo Trumpet in this book. You will find some pieces very easy (Grade 1 Level) and some with medium difficulty (Grade 3 Level).Contents:After the BallBarcarolleBill Bailey Won't You Please Come HomeCamptown RacesCapriceDaisy BellEine Kleine NachtmusikFur EliseHome on the RangeLiebestraumLi... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

20 Sheet Music Pieces For TrumpetThere are 20 sheet music arrangements for solo Trumpet in this book. You will find some pieces very easy (Grade 1 Level) and some with medium difficulty (Grade 3 Level).Contents:After the BallBarcarolleBill Bailey Won't You Please Come HomeCamptown RacesCapriceDaisy BellEine Kleine NachtmusikFur EliseHome on the RangeLiebestraumLi...
... Read more

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