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Taking You From Zero to Trumpet Hero!
Trumpet Foundations is here to help the absolute beginner get aquatinted with trumpet playing in a way that is fun, straight-forward and effective. By the end, you’ll have a rock-solid playing foundation built on proper playing habits. 🙂
Trumpet Foundations is a part of BTB’s online Trade School. This collection of self-paced curriculums and live, online masterclasses is only open a few times per year for the single monthly tuition of $49/month.Â
Course Content
Preface: Trumpet Need-to-Know
Welcome to Trumpet Foundations (Start Here)
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Anatomy of the Trumpet
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How to Oil and Properly Insert the Valves
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Two Methods for Cleaning Your Trumpet
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Week One: Your First Trumpet Lesson
A General Introduction to Trumpet Playing
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Posture and Proper Trumpet Grip
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The Air – Don’t Blow Before You Know!
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The Embouchure Set and Your First Notes
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Week One Practice Assignments and Strategy
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Week Two: The Initial Attack
Week One Recap
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Tools of the Trade (The Metronome)
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The Initial Attack
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Initial Attack (C, D, E, F, G)
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Week Two Practice Assignments and Strategy
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Week Three: Slurring and Legato Playing
Week Two Recap
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Attack Exercise (G, A, B, C)
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Slurring Scale Pattern
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Week Three Assignments and Strategy (How to Structure Daily Practice)
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Week Four: Interval Studies
Week Three Recap
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Initial Attack (Adding the Tongue)
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Slurring Thirds
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Interval Study #1
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Week Four Practice Assignments and Strategy
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Week Five: How the Valves Work and the Chromatic Scale
Week Four Recap
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How the Valves Work & The Chromatic Scale
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Week Five Practice Assignments and Strategy
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Week Six: The Harmonic Series
Week Five Recap (Finger Dexterity Exercises)
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Introduction to the Harmonic Series
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Harmonic Series Attack Exercise
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Slurring Between Harmonics (Lip Slurs)
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Remaining Interval Studies
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Week Six Practice Assignments and Strategy
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Week Seven: Fly Me to the Moon
How to Improve Your Trumpet Playing
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Learning By Ear: Fly Me to the Moon
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Happy Trumpeting & See You Soon!
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