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SoundStart Bands

Trumpet


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The irst Three Notes

Trumpet

The first note we learn is the notemi

Also called E

Right Hand 1 2

The second note we learn is the noter

Also called D

Right Hand 1 3

The third note we learn is the note o

Also called C

PLAY Rest PLAY Rest PLAY

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Things to try each day:

1. Sit or stand straight but comfortably2. Take a slow, deep breath3. Play on mouthpiece first - a buzz4.Aim for a steady sound5. Try to hold for 4 or more counts6. Look in mirror and at the picture7. Try all three notes check fingering

with the diagrams8.When youre confident try changing

between notes

Right Hand open

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Me, Myself, I

Trumpet in B

(The notemi)

Track 5

E

Dot Dot Dash

Track 6

Going Down(The Note re)

Track 7

Dawn raid

Track 8

Home Note(The note do)

Track 9

(up and down)York March

Track 10

Match the Tone

Track 11

solo

band

solo

band

solo

band

solo

band

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Skip or Trip(using notes me and do)

Track 12

(more practice on the first three notes)

Meet Ray Downtown

Track 13

Switch

Track 14

Hot Cross Buns

Track 15

(French folk song)

Au Clair de la Lune

Track 16

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otes andso

Trumpet

The notefa

Also called F

The noteso

Also called G

Here are all five notes you have learned called a scale

do re mi fa so

Practice the scale using any one of these four rhythms:

Right Hand 1

Right Hand (open)


1. Aim for a beautiful, clear, steadysound

2. Try to hold for 8 or more counts3. Try all FIVE notes check fingerings

with the diagrams

4. learn where the notes are on thestave

5. High notes: fast, cold air6. Low notes: slow, warm air7. Play up and down the scale many

times

8. Try going from doup to so, and downto doover and over.

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Far and Wide

Introducing the notefa

Track 17

We Will Rock You Freddy MercuryA

stomp stomp clap

B

A

stomp stomp clap

repeat and fade

Bile 'em Cabbage Down

Staccato and Legato

Track 18

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So What?Introducing the note soand dynamics

Track 19

f

p

f

p

(Playing in harmony)

We are all Brothers Beethoven

Track 20

(with apologies to Elvis Presley)Love me Tender

Track 21

A

(with apologies to Elvis Presley)

Love me Tender

B

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otesl and t

Trumpet

The notela

Also called A

The note ti

Also called B

There are the seven notes you have learned:

ti do re mi fa so la

Right Hand 1 2

Right Hand 2

Tips for Trumpet

1. for high notes you need: faster air, firmer corners think of coldair

2. for low notes you need: slower air, jaw open wide think ofwarmer air

3. Practice buzzing middle, low and high pitches every day, andsiren noises

4. Make up tunes on the mouthpiece


5. Try to play long notes 8 or more counts6. Take deep breaths without moving your shoulders7. Play tunes along with the CD backings8. Make up your own tunes9. Give a performance to your family10.Listen to some expert trumpet players11. Go to a concert12.Buy a trumpet CD13.Look up learning the trumpet on the internet14.Look after your trumpet and keep it in a safe place!

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Frere JaquesRound and melodic ostinati

A

B C

ostinato 1

ostinato 2

Sword DanceDrone ostinato, ABA structureA

melody

f

Fast

B

p

A

f

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12 bar Blues in F

Swing style, call and response, improvisation.

Track 22

Note set

4-beat riff

8-beat riff

When the Saints(Using chords I and V)

P

A

cresc.

f

dim.

p

When the Saints(Using chords I and V)

B, C

Pcresc.

f

dim.

p

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Three bonus tunes....

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Trumpet

Play long notes on the notes mi(E), re (D) and do (C).

Sound Start Practice Sheet 1 (Warm ups)

E

D C

Repeat 4 times

Play repeated TONGUED notes on mi(E), re (D) and do (C).

E

D

C

Repeat 4 times

1 Finger these exercises silently until they are memorised

2 Then play them - use the tongue to start each note.3 When you can do this, play them without using the tongue.

x4

x4

1 Sing these rhythms using doo as shown2 Now play on your instrument - always use the tongue to start each note.

doo-oo

Use track 1

doo-oo

doo

doo

doo

doo

doo-oo-oo-oo

doo

doo

doo-oo

x4

Use track 2

x4

Use track 1

Use track 3

x4

x4

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For each of these tunes:

1 Using a pencil, write in the letter names under each note.2 Say the rhythms using doo3 Sing using note names and finger the notes silently4 Nowplay!

( you can use track 4 as a backing track)

2

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Individual Practice self-evaluation sheet

Name____________________________ Date___/____/______

racticing

When I practised this week I found it easy to _____________________________________

When I practised this week I had trouble with ____________________________________

erforming

Title of Piece performed_________________________________

Circle the phrase which describes your performance

Notes

All correct Most correct Only a few correct

Rhythm

All correct Most correct Only a few correct

Technique and Posture

1. Sitting up straight or not sitting up straight

2.

Taking deep breaths or not taking deep breaths3. Correct hand position or incorrect hand position

Tone (circle any adjectives that describe your sound)

Clear squeaky muddy

Closed fuzzy wobbly

Controlled centred focussed

Pinched steady airy

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valuation material

For each of these tunes:

1 Using a pencil, write in the letter names under each note.

2 Say the rhythms using doo3 Sing using note names and finger the notes silently4 Nowplay!( you can use track 4 as a backing track)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

f

p

f

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Sound Start Bands Practice Schedule

Date What to practise M T W T F S S Adults Comment

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