• Book Pages: 32

• By Robert W. Getchell / ed. Nilo W. Hovey

• Format Book

This First Book of Practical Studies is designed to develop chord consciousness and to provide additional experience in the fundamental rhythms, key signatures and articulations and to improve accuracy in reading through the use of interesting and melodic studies. It may be used either to supplement or to follow any beginning method book.

Getchell's writing style is quite melodic which makes these exercises fun and enjoyable to play.

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Enjoyable and Practical  Jul 17, 2008 By JAMES DECARO
These short studies are excellent for trumpet players of every ability. It was one of the first books I was taught from, and it continues to be one of the books I use as I teach trumpet today.

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I really Like this  Oct 28, 2010 By Steven Marks "Prog Harpo"
as Amazon can verify, I bought a WHOLE bunch of trumpet books all at once.

For me, this really hit a sweet spot. I am relearning the trumpet after an extended absence.

I will give the ideal profile for someone to buy this. Say you have reconquered say the territory from low b flat to middle c (the one on the from the top space in treble clef) and are having a little trouble going to higher notes but want something to improve your chops while your lips redevelop. The first 17 or so etudes have as the highest note that middle C. It's perfect for me.

Unlike other "Studies" or "etudes" books the studies have a GRADUAL progression in difficulty so you can be working on say 7 or so on your daily practice and when you are satisifed on the least difficult one - then drop that one and pick up a more difficult one. I am real happy on how I have progressed the last month or so and this book has a lot ot do with it. Each etude is about 24 to 30 measures long and are actually a little fun to play. It is really focused on trumpet chops. Finally by etude 18 d above middle C is introduced but again in a gradual fashion - about 5 etudes later you will put thorugh your paces on d - having to slur it with just about every note below it. This is in constrast to another book which says in essence "it's time to introduce d and e" and they jump in with full force.

To me, this book really has been a key resource that I practice to every day. I cannot say enough good about it. The melodies come back to me during the day.

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Good Book  Mar 03, 2009 By Daniel M. Peede
Very thorough progression in the book. It is good for forcing the trumpet player to properly use the diaphraghm properly. Simple, but thorough.

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