Special Studies For Trumpet

Special Studies For Trumpet ("All trumpet players have a tendency to play with two lips rather than an embouchure if they can get away with it." This quote, from a brand new text by John Daniel seems to sum up the primary focus of this book: developing a strong, efficient embouchure and a relaxed approach to playing the trumpet. Special Studies offers a unique set of exercises incorporating mouthpiece buzzing, breath attacks, whisper tones, note bending, flexibility, strength, efficiency, articulation, chord & scale studies. The author clearly explains why and how to practice each exercise, and presents them in a graduated fashion. Players of all abilities should find it easy to understand how to apply the exercises to address their particular needs. At the end of the book John provides a variety of routines based on the exercises in the book, organized into different levels. John Daniel is Professor of Trumpet at Lawrence University. Special Studies presents the method he has developed and refined over many years of teaching. Each summer John would refine the exercises based on the successes and failures of his students during the past year. This careful and methodic approach paid off. The reader is provided with a wealth of study material, clearly and methodically laid out, thoroughly tested on real trumpet players, along with words of wisdom from an experienced player and teacher. As you read and play through Special Studies you’ll encounter familiar concepts and some new ones too, all presented with fresh insight and "I never thought of it like that" moments. This is a book every trumpet player should own.) “John - Thanks for The Special Techniques trumpet book! I have gone through it and think it should be really helpful to all — including me! I do many of these types of exercises every day. Hope you are successful getting many to use it. They should!!!” - Vincent D’Martino “John, the book arrived today and I am so excited! I can’t wait to use this summer to work through it slowly and with great focus. Thanks for continuing to inspire us even after we have left your studio years ago.” - Chip Crotts “Hey John....I love your book! I hope it becomes widely used....The info and exercises will make anyone at any level a better player. Congratulations!" - Chris Jaudes “Please send me one with an invoice immediately! Congratulations! I have learned so much about trumpet playing just from sitting next to you, it will be a joy to read about your thoughts and processes on the subject.” - John M. Laverty “I’ve been using the prototype for 2-3 years. Its the real deal folks. Results. Period.” - Michael Anderson