James Thompson, Eastman School of Music) and is used by top players in their daily practice routine.

The Buzzing Book was created by a master player AND teacher (Dr. James Thompson into my daily practice routine. Now, I always incorporate The Buzzing Book by Dr. When I first began it helped to unlock what had previously seemed to be a secret of trumpet playing. I believe that The Buzzing Book is a truly helpful method for tone and embouchure development.

I’ve experienced every problem that young trumpet players encounter and I want you to know how I have overcome those obstacles that you are now facing. Trumpet Range, Endurance, and Tone QualityĪre you struggling to play above the staff? Do your lips feel brittle or unresponsive? I can help you. It is unofficially known as the trumpeter’s bible and should be part of every trumpet players resource library. Arban’s Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet. If you want more information on practicing major and minor scales on the trumpet, make sure that you own J.B. More Helpful Information About Trumpet Scales and Fingerings Ooo / xox / xxo / xoo / ooo / xxo / oxo / ooo ( lower octave) For each note the valves are listed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd valve from left to right C Major Scale Trumpet Fingering Chart Key: the “o” characters stand for an open valve, while the “x” characters stand for a closed valve. Don’t waste your time on the easy scales, focus on the harder ones and put the time in! Learn how to play the major scale in every key on the trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn Once you can play all the major scales up and back down from memory, then it’s time to try playing simple melodies like “Hot Cross Buns” or “Happy Birthday” in each key. Play each note in the scale first as a whole note, then as a half note, and then finally as quarter note before increasing the tempo. Keep time with a metronome.īang your trumpet’s valves down as firmly as you can without allowing the horn moving around on your face. I suggest a routine that includes practicing all 12 scale patterns up and down (slowly at first). Updated on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at 10:12am PST Updated on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 9:48am PST

D-flat major scale