40 Short Pieces for Intermediate Trumpet In addition to mastering technical studies (scales, tonguing, slurring, etc.), young players must also have etudes and other material with which to put technical ability into practice within a musical context. Many beginning or intermediate trumpet books today contain only limited etudes for musical study or sight-reading. These Short Pieces for Intermediate Trumpet are a good source of additional study to supplement one’s practice routine. With a variety of styles, tempi and articulations, students can have some fun using these pieces for sight-reading or practice them to perfection for weekly lessons.