[TPIN] Ten Indispensible Trumpet Methods - For Today's Working Trumpeter

[Michael Anderson]

Check out the Tony Plog method books on Balquhidder Music.
www.balquhiddermusic.com

There is no stone left unturned with these books. I wish I had more time to
do them religiously. I think they could transform you if you did them a hour
a day for six months. Great stuff. There are samples on their web site.

I also think Rich Wileys big improv method book is full of technical
exercises that are excellent for legit players too.

AM


> From: <nickmondello at optonline.net>
> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:00:04 +0000 (GMT)
> To: <TPIN at tpin.okcu.edu>
> Subject: [TPIN] Ten Indispensible Trumpet Methods - For Today's Working
> Trumpeter
> 
> I've been lurking a bit as relates this topic. All of these aforementioned
> methods are tried, true and truly indispensible. My thought/question, though,
> would be: what "modern" methods (irrespective of the number) BEST prepare a
> trumpeter for the demands of today's all-around playing for the working
> commercial trumpeter, i.e., range, technique, commercial transposition,
> reading, jazz improvisation, etc. My categorization is more of the
> requirements of a commercial nature vs. orchestral/symphonic.If that be the
> premise, in addition to, and as an enhancement to the "tried and true" we all
> love, I'd offer the following (no prioritization):Mitchell on Trumpet (I-IV)
> (an outstanding "circuit" approach)FLEXUS by Frink/McNeil (more calisthenic
> than anything)Modern Technical Studies (Clarke Technical Studies modified
> every which way. Bring fingers!!) by Chris KaseTrumpeting By Nature by Jeanne
> Pocius (not a method, per se, but, BOY, does she cover things we all encounter
> daily!)The Rich Wiley, Oliver Nelson and David Baker Jazz Improv booksSo many
> methods, so little time. Why sleep? Shed.Nick