Trumpet Basics Pupil's book

by John Miller

Published 11 April 2002

John Miller's Trumpet Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner trumpet players and their teachers.

This edition of Trumpet Basics Pupil's book offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities and of course all the great tunes featured in the original Trumpet Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2, it contains:

  • a wide range of repertoire, including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre
  • warm ups and fun original exercises
  • invaluable fact files, quizzes and technical advice covering notation, general musicianship and care of the instrument
  • helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes
  • duets throughout - ideal for group teaching.

**ABRSM selected pieces (Trumpet, Cornet & Flugelhorn from 2009):

Ronde (Susato)

Kalinka (Trad. Russian)

Your first hit single (Wedgwood)

Cornish Dance (Arnold)

Flashback (Wedgwood)

Twelfth Street Rag (Bowman)


Trumpet Basics Teacher's book

by John Miller

Published 11 April 2002

Trumpet Basics Series is a landmark method for beginner trumpet players by one of the leading figures in trumpet education, John Miller

Trumpet Basic Teacher's book starts at the absolute beginner level and progresses to around Grade 2. This book accompanies the Pupil's book, taking the player through a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers and traditional tunes.

The Teacher's book offers tips on how to approach new techniques and motivate young players and would be particularly helpful for teachers who are not trumpet specialists. The piano accompaniments have been written and arranged by Pam Wedgwood and John Miller.


Trumpet Basics Pupil's Book

by John Miller

Published 9 April 2003

John Miller's Trumpet Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner trumpet players and their teachers.

This edition of Trumpet Basics Pupil's book offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities and of course all the great tunes featured in the original Trumpet Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2, it contains:

* a wide range of repertoire, including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre
* warm ups and fun original exercises
* invaluable fact files, quizzes and technical advice covering notation, general musicianship and care of the instrument
* helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes
* duets throughout - ideal for group teaching
* downloadable audio containing piano and trumpet accompaniments to play along with.