Hummel who early in his career became well-known in Vienna as a brilliant pianist studied with Mozart Albrechtsberger Salieri and Haydn and soon earned a high reputation as a composer. His style of composition derived from the classical precepts of his teachers: Mozart's influence is clearly discernible even in his later years. However as time progressed Hummel adopted elements from the emerging romanticism of the day and increasingly turned to a highly figurative style with a level of virtuosity which though appealing in its brilliance often served as an end in itself. Historically his piano music bridges the gap between that of Mozart and Chopin forming a transitionbetween the classical tradition and the fashionable style of the musical salon.The Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra dates from quite an early period in Hummel's career and was composed in 1803. In its three-movement design its formal layout and its melodic and harmonic workmanship the work still lies fully within the bounds of the classical tradition. This edition for Trumpet and Piano has been arranged by Martin Focke and the Solo Trumpet part which is also included on a separate insert has been edited by Joachim Pliquett.Note that the original key is in E major and that this version has been transposed down a half-tone as to make the piece performable on a B-flat trumpet.

Bb Trumpet/Cornet Solo with Piano - Grade 1.5-The seventh solo in the timeless ?Trumpet Stars? series which is included on nearly every state contest list. Students progress through the twelve numbered solos.The full series is also available in twoBook/CD sets each with accompaniment/full performance recordings:Trumpet Stars Set 1 (HL04479886/$12.95)Trumpet Stars Set 2 (HL04470001/$12.95)

Bb Trumpet/Cornet Solo with Piano-The tenth solo in the timeless ?Trumpet Stars? series which is included on nearly every state contest list. Students progress through the twelve numbered solos.The full series is also available in two Book/CDsets each with accompaniment/full performance recordings:Trumpet Stars Set 1 (HL04479886/$12.95)Trumpet Stars Set 2 (HL04470001/$12.95)

Bb Trumpet/Cornet Solo with Piano - Grade 1-The third solo in the timeless ?Trumpet Stars? series which is included on nearly every state contest list. Students progress through the twelve numbered solos.The full series is also available in two Book/CDsets each with accompaniment/full performance recordings:Trumpet Stars Set 1 (HL04479886/$12.95)Trumpet Stars Set 2 (HL04470001/$12.95)

Bb Trumpet/Cornet Solo with Piano - Grade 1.5-The ninth solo in the timeless ?Trumpet Stars? series which is included on nearly every state contest list. Students progress through the twelve numbered solos.The full series is also available in two Book/CDsets each with accompaniment/full performance recordings:Trumpet Stars Set 1 (HL04479886/$12.95)Trumpet Stars Set 2 (HL04470001/$12.95)

Bb Trumpet/Cornet Solo with Piano - Grade 2-The eleventh solo in the timeless ?Trumpet Stars? series which is included on nearly every state contest list. Students progress through the twelve numbered solos.The full series is also available in twoBook/CD sets each with accompaniment/full performance recordings:Trumpet Stars Set 1 (HL04479886/$12.95)Trumpet Stars Set 2 (HL04470001/$12.95)

For Trumpet And Piano-This Sonata by John McCabe was commissioned by Simon Debruslais and derives its underlying material from William Byrd’s motet 'Haec Dies' from his 1591 collection of Cantiones Sacrae. An outline of the motet is “hidden” within the texture of the music but never stated directly. The Sonata employs that beautiful instrument the Flugelhorn (beloved of Vaughan Williams and Miles Davis) for the first two main sections switching to D Trumpet (familiar from Baroque music) for the final part which is faster than the earlier ones. The first section is moderately-paced and obsessively circles around particular intervals notably parallel ornear-parallel fifths (possibly my revenge on the academic world). The middle part of the work is slow framed by very brief scherzando trio-like sections. The piece lasts about 17 minutes.

Trumpet parts in both B flat and E flat simplified piano part and a free CD including piano backing tracks and orchestral performance extracts.Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) composed this concerto in 1803 for the keyed trumpet which had been developed by Anton Weidinger (1767-1852). Weidinger gave its first performance on New Year's Day 1804. Originally composed in the key of E it is more commonly played in Eb. The keyed trumpet was the first type of trumpet which could play chromatically but the invention was not a huge success: it suffered from a poor quality of sound. In the early 19th century the invention of the valve rendered the keyed trumpetobsolete.This edition is intended to be more user-friendly than the others currently available: there is a much easier (and dare I say more stylistic) piano accompaniment - any doubling of the solo part has been removed voicing simplified and my premise has been to imagine what it might have been before it was orchestrated rather than trying to cram in every last piece of orchestral detail.Suggested cuts in the piano part have been indicated giving a short introduction to each movement perfect for auditions recitals or exams. However the bar numbers still tally with the longer original versions which are included should they be required. The dynamics and articulation which I have added incorporate the weight of opinion in current editions and recordings offering more guidance than 'scholarly' editions without being overprescriptive.There is an appendix with suggested interpretation of trills and ornaments. Listening to as many different recordings as possible is the best way to assimilate good trills.The accompanying CD provides piano accompaniments and observes the suggested cuts. See page 38 for full track listing. There is free software available online (eg. speedshifter on the ABRSM website) which enables you to change the speed of a CD should you wish to practise slower or indeed faster.The Hummel

The edition contains two sonatas originally written for Flute and Recorder. The Trumpet parts of the fine transcriptions are of medium difficulty and provide a good opportunity for Trumpet players to widen their repertory in the field of early music.

Get your Trumpet playing to really swing with this collection of Blues solos! Rob Hudson presents a set of 10 sizzling Jazz tunes in a wide variety of styles to guide you through your first steps into this exciting playing style. The pieces range from Cool Blues ballads and Country Blues shuffles to more unusual pieces with a sly nod to Jazz greats Cannonball Adderly and Charles Mingus! All syncopations and unusual phrasings are introduced gradually and the key signatures have been kept very simple making this ideal for the early-intermediate player. All pieces include a full Piano accompaniment.

The celebrated and award-winning series continues with a selection of pieces in a wide range of styles and varieties chosen to give you a superb repertoire of music at an early stage.From well-known classical melodies andshowstoppers of the stage to jazz hits folk songs and film themes - the diversity of these accessible arrangements will provide vital early experience in all manner of performance styles. The music includes full accompanimentsfor Piano Keyboard or Guitar making this volume the perfect companion to A New Tune A Day Book 1. Furthermore a professionally produced audio CD packed with stunning recorded accompaniments and demonstrations willallow you to develop your confidence and skills at home as well as offering spectacular backing tracks for your showcase performances.Take your playing to a new level with this superb collection.Voted Best InShow at NAMM 2006 by Music Inc. Magazine.