All About Trumpet: A Fun and Simple Guide to Playing Trumpet

by Jonathan Harnum

(Trumpet Instruction). If you wish there were a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your trumpet-playing quest, then you've found it All About Trumpet is for you! Whether you want to learn about reading music, playing in a band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Includes interesting tidbits on trumpet gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the trumpet. The CD contains song demos and practice exercises. You'll learn with hits from the Beatles; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Miles Davis; Tito Puente; Coldplay; J.S. Bach; and more! 29 songs in all with five presented in full arrangements (All Blues * Eleanor Rigby * I Wan'na Be like You * Oye Como Va * Well, You Needn't) and many more excerpts Clocks * Get up Stand Up * Ride of the Valkyries * Yellow Submarine * and more.

184 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

I'm a author, musician, educator, and proud Alaskan. I play trumpet, guitar, and anything else that makes a cool noise.