[TPIN] Re: Lesson Books

[Mark Deaton]

Good morning to all,
My Grandson wants to learn to play the trumpet, so I am sending him my old
Blessing XLTR and some lesson books. 
It's been 40 years since I was staring at the Rubanks in wonderment. 
I need some opinions here. 
Which are the better novice books,
The Mel Bay Method or Rubanks Methods. 
Please advice. 
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"All the Best"
Jerry Donato

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Hi Jerry,
How great that you are able to get your grandson started out on one of your
old horns!  Try Hal Leonard's "Essential Elements 2000" book.  It has a
play-along CD and a DVD that helps beginners with all the basics.  I know I
didn't answer your direct question, but I think you'll like this book better
than either of the others for a true beginner.  You can read more about it
here: http://www.portlandmusiccompany.com/books/ee2000/1Bbtrumpet.html.  

Mark Deaton