Trumpet and the Language of Music is a highly structured, five-book method with a consistent, physical approach. It promotes free blowing and creates a clear intellectual understanding of the language of music. With its complete and unified approach to playing the trumpet, this method will guide the player to a full three-octave range within a musical context. Trumpet and the Language of Music will develop your capacity to play in all keys to improve your transposition skills. Beautiful tone production and clean articulation are the constant focus. Accomplished musicians must read and sing the language of music quickly and accurately. Each chapter has a specific focus that will lead you to new levels of playing the trumpet.

Chapter 4 – “Reading the Language of Music” contains 24 scale patterns inspired by H.L. Clarke’s Technical Studies. However, all keys are expanded to complete modal expression, thereby greatly enhancing endurance and technique. In this 342-page volume you will:

1. Build your vocabulary by reading as many musical patterns as possible.
2. Learn 24 scale patterns inspired by H.L. Clarke’s Technical Studies.
3. Expand further into all keys to complete modal expression, thereby greatly enhancing endurance and technique.

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Endorsement from Manny Laureano

Trumpet and the Language of Music by Ralph Schwartz is a tremendous work in size and scope. It is virtually encyclopedic in its included information. It is a systematic and organized progression of warm-ups and essential practice material that can be used in cafeteria-style. That is, the player can pick and choose from chapter to chapter to enhance the range, flexibility, and overall technique. Players will enjoy hopping about the book in an endless variety of ways to continue improving on the trumpet.

Manny Laureano, Principal Trumpet – Minnesota Orchestra