Trumpet Basics

Trumpet/cornet fundamentals cover music theory and sheet music reading.

Trumpet fundamentals cover proper holding techniques and fingering methods for producing specific notes.

Fundamental buzzing sounds are produced through proper lip positioning and breath control, which enables playing individual notes.

Tonguing technique enables precise control over note starts and ends, producing clear beginnings and endings.

Covers essential techniques for tuning trumpet with electronic tuners, adjusting pitch, and refining ear sensitivity.

Introduces basic music notation concepts for trumpet or cornet, covering staff, treble clef, and musical alphabet.

Covers the fundamentals of maintaining precise rhythmic accuracy through counting and metronome techniques.

Techniques for improved musical timing and confidence through controlled breathing are covered.

Introduces the basics of music notation, covering chord symbols, note and rest values, and counting techniques.

Introduces the note D, including its staff placement and techniques for producing a strong, even tone.

The note F is introduced, including its placement on the staff and technique for producing accurate tone.

Lead-in notes and their impact on bar completion are covered.

Time signatures, articulations, and note playing techniques are covered.

Notation techniques for recognizing and playing ties in music are covered.

Visualizes breath control techniques and diaphragmatic support for effective wind instrument playing.

Relaxed yet straight spine is essential for optimal airflow and sound production when playing wind instruments whether standing or sitting.

Covers techniques for accurately counting eighth notes in music, a key element for smooth song performance.

The 12-bar blues pattern is a fundamental chord progression used in various genres including Blues, Jazz, and Rock.

Introduces the note C above middle C, including stem direction and fingering, along with an explanation of dotted quarter notes and their duration.

Introduces the C major scale, its structural components, and relationships with octave variations.

Covers the C major scale and its importance in music, including melodic exercises for developing skills.

Introduces the notation of the low B note and analyzes a classical piece by Bach in C major.

First and second endings are introduced as a fundamental concept in music, enabling comprehension of musical structure and repetition.

Flat signs lower note pitch by a semitone, applying to all B notes within a bar.

Key signatures introduce tonality and simplify notation by indicating which notes are sharp or flat.

The Eighth Rest covers the concept of a musical notation indicating half a beat of silence in music theory.

Displaces normal accents, applies eighth rests and ties to create rhythmic effects.

Sharp signs, pitch manipulation, and F# note identification are covered.

Vocal expression techniques include developing a strong tone through breathing exercises and varying dynamic levels.

The Eb major scale is introduced, with focus on applying it in a 12-bar blues solo.

Introduces the C Blues scale and techniques for creating improvisational lines in Blues, Rock, and Jazz music.

Introduces techniques for identifying and notating enharmonic equivalents.

Introduces the fundamental principles of combining scales, examining the connections between Blues and major scales in music.

Introduces the musical concept of triplets, defining them as three evenly spaced notes within a single beat.

Introduces jazz improvisation techniques through the 12 Bar Blues progression, covering rhythm creation and musical concept application.

The playing techniques and acoustic properties of transposing instruments like the trumpet are examined.

Course introduction, outlining the main topics including lessons on transposing, playing in all keys, and improvisation.