Trumpet - Intermediate
SKU: MB.WBM18
Composed by William Bay.
Solos, Trumpet and Bugle,
Contemporary, Classical,
Perfect binding. Style.
Book. 40 pages. Mel Bay
Publications, Inc #WBM18.
Published by Mel Bay
Publications, Inc
(MB.WBM18).
ISBN
9780988832763. 8.5 X 11
inches.
The trumpet
can be a beautifully
lyrical instrument. Often
not enough emphasis is
placed on making the
instrument sing. The 20
ballads contained in this
book are designed to
develop a lyrical sense.
Play the pieces in a
relaxed and free manner.
Avoid playing too loud.
On these pieces, when in
doubt, play a notch
softer than you might
think normal. Strive for
long phrases and let the
melodies sing freely from
your trumpet. I think
that if you play a number
of these ballads as part
of your daily practice
you will see a definite
growth in your ability to
play in a beautifully
free style.