Trumpet Tips – Page 2

Free- 40 Etudes for Trumpet by Wilhelm Wurm (Repost from 2013)

written by Bruce Chidester on February 9, 2024

Seldom are we able to offer free material of this quality to our readers. This collection of 40 studies is available at the site listed below and is in public domain which means its content can be freely distributed without any infringement in copy rite laws. I have used this fine collection for many years in my teaching as well as my practicing and feel that even paying the full price ( $15.00 ) is a good deal but being able to download it free is even better. Click on the link below and where it indicates “complete Score” click…

How to Teach for 30 Years and Still Retain Your Sanity- Example #3

written by Bruce Chidester on January 28, 2024

This morning was spent recalling incidents while teaching at the University of Northern Iowa where I was employed from 1969 until taking early retirement in the year 2000. Some memories stand out as positive moments and others as less than productive circumstances. It is the purpose in this document to illustrate to the younger and less experienced leaders in the field of education just how to keep ones focus while dealing with the everyday problems which unfortunately come with the job. Example 3. As I have stated before, two of my former heads of our department were, shall we say,…

How to Teach for 30 Years and Still Retain Your Sanity- Example #1

written by Bruce Chidester on January 14, 2024

Today I realized that I have almost been retired as long as I had been employed. How time flies when you’re getting old (older). This morning was spent recalling incidents while teaching at the University of Northern Iowa where I was employed from 1969 until taking early retirement in the year 2000. Some memories stand out as positive moments and others as less than productive circumstances. It is the purpose in this document to illustrate to the younger and less experienced leaders in the field of education just how to keep ones focus while dealing with the everyday problems which…

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written by Bruce Chidester on November 30, 2023

What a Deal! Now would be a great time to stock up on your music library of Christmas music. Check out our extensive library of Christmas arrangement/transcriptions and original material and take off 10% as a gift to all our supporters and fiends of trumpetensemblemusic.com. Here are the numbers- 90 popular titles listed in the Christmas category. 16 Christmas Solos 27 Christmas Duets 29 Christmas Trios 32 Christmas Quartets 15 Christmas Quintets 0 Christmas Sextets (Oops) 15 Christmas Trumpet Choirs 0 Christmas Brass Choirs 3 Christmas Chamber Music 0 Christmas Small Big Band There is still time to take advantage…

Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble- Lesson #5

written by Bruce Chidester on October 26, 2023

Download and follow instructions… Lesson #5 instructions Lesson #5 Trombone part Please take a moment to visit our sister site- Trumpet Ensemble Music for all your Trumpet and Brass instrument arrangement/transcription needs. We have added more than thirty-six new arrangements/transcriptions in the past thirty days. You’ll find everything from “Bach to Rock”. Our prices are way below those of Big Publishing Companies; ranging from $2.50 up to $12.50 depending on instrumentation and length. Check it out and enjoy great charts at very reasonable prices. Sample- Barrel Race Gallop- Trumpet Trio – Trumpet Ensemble Music

Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble- Lesson #4

written by Bruce Chidester on October 21, 2023

Follow instructions and view finished score.. Lesson #4 instructions Lesson #4 Score Please take a moment to visit our sister site- Trumpet Ensemble Music for all your Trumpet and Brass instrument arrangement/transcription needs. We have added more than thirty-six new arrangements/transcriptions in the past thirty days. You’ll find everything from “Bach to Rock”. Our prices are way below those of Big Publishing Companies; ranging from $2.50 up to $12.50 depending on instrumentation and length. Check it out and enjoy great charts at very reasonable prices. Sample- Quando, Quando, Quando- Trumpet Choir (Tpts. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,…

Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble- Lesson #3

written by Bruce Chidester on October 17, 2023

Download and follow instructions… Lesson 3 instructions LESSON 3 SCORE NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF RECENT crash! Please take a moment to visit our sister site- Trumpet Ensemble Music for all your Trumpet and Brass instrument arrangement/transcription needs. We have added more than thirty-six new arrangements/transcriptions in the past thirty days. You’ll find everything from “Bach to Rock”. Our prices are way below those of Big Publishing Companies; ranging from $2.50 up to $12.50 depending on instrumentation and length. Check it out and enjoy great charts at very reasonable prices. Sample- Bouncin’ Down The Yellow Brick Road- Trumpet Trio – Trumpet…

Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble- Lesson #2

written by Bruce Chidester on October 13, 2023

Now that we have a program (Finale) and have an example to work with (Amazing Grace) it is time to make some changes on our project. Download and print Lesson #2.. Amazing Grace 2- Score Lesson 2 instructions Please take a moment to visit our sister site- Trumpet Ensemble Music for all your Trumpet and Brass instrument arrangement/transcription needs. We have added more than thirty-six new arrangements/transcriptions in the past thirty days. You’ll find everything from “Bach to Rock”. Our prices are way below those of Big Publishing Companies; ranging from $2.50 up to $12.50 depending on instrumentation and length.…

Learn How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble Without Knowing How To Arrange Music For Your Ensemble

written by Bruce Chidester on October 9, 2023

You might think that statement is a little confusing but knowing how to do something is not necessarily the same as being able to do something without knowing how it is done. Several readers have asked how they can arrange music for their ensemble even thou they have no knowledge of music theory or basic rules of harmony and voice leading. For those interested in this process I will give some pointers on how this can be accomplished. Even without music theory, anyone can arrange music with the help of a simple yet powerful program available at no cost. Our…

How to Build a Balanced Embouchure

written by Bruce Chidester on September 18, 2023

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Your first question might be, “What is a balanced embouchure”? A balanced embouchure is the facial set of muscles which are used to produce acceptable musical tones when required. How many times have you heard this “I’ve been practicing for a long time now and I have strong chops and my endurance is great, but my high notes are coming down, my flexibility is getting worse, and my tone sounds forced”! And the flip side of that comment sounds like this “My high range is incredible; my flexibility is wonderful, and my tone sounds rich and centered but my endurance…