Veldkamp’s Complete History of Jazz Series
Here is Erik Veldkamp’s entire “History of Jazz” series for an incredible deal - it’s as close to half price as we could go for some of our best selling books of the year. In this collection, Erik approaches jazz pedagogy from a historical perspective. Each book will immerse you in a different style so you can emulate the greatest players of all time and begin to find your own voice through improvisation and experimentation. This nearly 400-page collection will give you an incredible new perspective on the development of jazz through the lens of the greatest trumpet players of all time. Click through the samples to the left, read through the write-ups provided below, and then click above for immediate PDF downloads of the entire bundle. Books Included
Veldkamp 80 Trombone Play-Alongs
Unlike other play along books, which tend to be written according to a single style, Erik Veldkamp’s series covers ALL modern styles. This variety is incredibly important for the modern trombone player, who will be expected to have proficiency in every major style of playing. In this 3-book collection, you’ll find 80 trombone play-alongs in styles ranging from Disco, Blues, Swing, British Rock, Latin, Pop, Marches, Hip Hop, Country, Bossa, Tango, Flamenco and more. It’s hard to describe the amount of stylistic variety in these books, so below you’ll find some sample recordings to get acquainted with the music. This bundle is a great deal; 80 play-alongs, with audio tracks, for less than $0.50 apiece. Click through the samples to the left, read through the write-ups provided below, and then click above for immediate PDF downloads of the entire bundle. Books Included
- Veldkamp, 20 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 1
- Veldkamp, 30 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 2
- Veldkamp, 30 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 3
Swinging Trombone Quartets Complete
Are quartets twice as good as duets? We think so! This bundle from qPress all-star Erik Veldkamp is destined to be a classic part of trombone repertoire. Inside, you’ll find 40 quartets that are a great mix of jazz standards and Veldkamp originals. Erik Veldkamp’s all-new, 40-quartet collection of jazz tunes for 4 trombones is finally available as a complete 50% off bundle. There is a wonderful mix of Jazz Standards and originals from Erik himself, with more than enough here to challenge players at all levels. These 4 books get gradually and progressively more difficult, are very idiomatic, expertly arranged, and an absolute delight to both perform and listen to. The quartets you find here are at home both in the studio, the home, and the concert hall and make great material for performance opportunities of all sorts. In the low brass world, there simply isn’t a comparable collection available anywhere, and I think you will be VERY happy to have picked up this new set for your next hang. These are true quartets where each player is vital, and each sits extremely well on the horn. Your purchase includes a score along with trombone parts 1 through 4. Click through the samples to the left, read through the write-ups provided below, and then click above for immediate PDF downloads of the entire bundle. Books included in this bundle:
- Veldkamp, Swinging Trombone Quartets Vol.1
- Veldkamp, Swinging Trombone Quartets Vol.2
- Veldkamp, Swinging Trombone Quartets Vol.3
- Veldkamp, Swinging Trombone Quartets Vol.4
Pop Music Play-Alongs for Trombone Vol.1
Elevate Your Trombone Experience with Erik Veldkamp's New Pop Play-Along Collection! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating musical journey? Introducing Erik Veldkamp's sensational Play-Along trombone book, meticulously crafted in a contemporary pop style, tailored especially for intermediate players like you. Unlock the magic of modern music with Veldkamp's innovative compositions that seamlessly blend trombone with vibrant pop energy. Each piece is a captivating fusion of melody, rhythm, and harmony, designed to ignite your passion and fuel your creativity. What sets Veldkamp's collection apart? It's not just about playing the notes – it's about experiencing the thrill of performance. With dynamic play-along tracks included, you'll feel like you're jamming with a professional band right in your own living room. Whether you're practicing solo or with friends, these immersive accompaniments will transport you to the heart of the music, inspiring you to play with confidence and flair. Versatile and accessible, this collection offers a fresh take on trombone playing. With 15 original songs, each meticulously crafted by Veldkamp, you'll discover a diverse range of musical styles and genres to explore. From catchy pop hooks to soulful ballads, there's something for every trombone enthusiast in this dynamic play-along book. Don't miss your chance to elevate your trombone experience with Erik Veldkamp's Play-Along collection. Perfect for students, hobbyists, and aspiring performers alike, this innovative book is guaranteed to keep you engaged, inspired, and entertained for hours on end. Take your trombone playing to new heights – grab your copy today! Your purchase includes the digital book with 15 new solos, a full set of demo MP3s of Erik performing these solos (on the trumpet), plus a full set of MP3 play-along tracks. Check out samples to the left, audio below, and then click above for an immediate digital download. Listen to Erik Perform "First Hand" [audio mp3="https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/First-Hand-Demo.mp3"][/audio] Listen to Erik Perform "So You Say" [audio mp3="https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/So-You-Say-Demo.mp3"][/audio] Books in This Series
- Veldkamp, Pop Music Play-Alongs for Trombone 1
- Veldkamp, Pop Music Play-Alongs for Trombone 2
Veldkamp Complete Play-Along Collection
Erik Veldkamp's books are amongst the most popular on qPress. There are books written for players at all levels and in all styles, which means his catalogue is guaranteed to be a perfect match for almost anyone. Included in this collection is every play-along book he has ever written. It includes the 5 books in his play-along series, as well as books for Latin and Swing music, as well as waltzes for advanced players. To the left you will see the cover of each book included, and below you will see the full list as well as some sample recordings. A purchase gets you every book, plus all recordings of both the play alongs and demos recorded by Erik himself. Interested in Erik's Complete Studies & Duets Collection? Just click right here, it is a perfect match to the complete studies and duet collection you are viewing now!
- 12 Musettes for the Advanced Trumpeter (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 20 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 1 (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 30 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 2 (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 32 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 3 (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 18 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 4 (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 12 Play-Alongs in All Styles Level 5 (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 17 Play-Alongs in Swing & Latin Style (With Play-Along Recordings)
- 12 Groovy Tunes (With Play-Along Recordings)
- The Groove Xperiment (With Play-Along Recordings)
Complete Daily Exercises (12 Books)
As Professor of Trumpet Technique at the Amsterdam University of the Arts and member of the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, Erik Veldkamp has learned first hand what works for players at levels to establish a strong daily routine that covers all areas of playing. This new series of “Your Daily” studies take you on a tour of all aspects of trumpet technique with an innovative and interesting approach. This massive 988-page collection of daily exercises, spread out over 11 books, includes extensive exercises covering Drones, Articulations, Flexibilities, Pentatonics, Hexatonics, Octatonics, Minor Scales, Major Scales, Target Practice, and Intervals. By choosing a handful of examples from each book each day, you will be giving yourself a nearly infinite amount of variety in daily practice while ensuring you cover all areas of playing every time you enter the practice room. When you add in the incredible play-along files that go with the pentatonics and target practice books, you have a full technique routine that is completely unmatched anywhere else in the trumpet catalog. You can see the full list of covers to the left in the samples, and below you can find writeups for each individual book if you click through. When you are ready click above to grab them all at half price. Books Included
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Drone Studies
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Target Practice
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Intervals
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Pentatonics (Play-Along)
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Single Tongue
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Double Tongue
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Triple Tongue
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Flexibilities
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Major Scales
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Minor Scales
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Hexatonics
- Veldkamp, Your Daily Octatonics
60 Progressive Swing Duets Volumes 1-5
Trumpet-duet-master Erik Veldkamp wrote this 5-volume set in a progressive manner, meaning that each new duet is a little tougher than the last. Volume 1 is for beginners, Volumes 2 to 4 are perfect for intermediate players, and Volume 5 is for advanced players. What unites these volumes is that they all swing, they are all rooted in the blues, and they all have the characteristic charm of Erik’s writing. No matter where you are in your trumpet playing journey, this bundle will serve you well into the future. Furthermore, it is perfect for teachers who run trumpet studios because you’ll always have the perfect duet for each student. This set is being offered for an incredible 50% off. Don’t miss this fantastic deal! Click through the samples to the left, read through the write-ups provided below, and then click above for immediate PDF downloads of the entire bundle. Books Included:
- Veldkamp, 60 Progressive Swing Duets Vol.1
- Veldkamp, 60 Progressive Swing Duets Vol.2
- Veldkamp, 60 Progressive Swing Duets Vol.3
- Veldkamp, 60 Progressive Swing Duets Vol.4
- Veldkamp, 60 Progressive Swing Duets Vol.5
Pop Music Play-Alongs For Trombone Vol.2
Dive Deeper into Musical Mastery with Volume Two of Erik Veldkamp's Pop Play-Along Trombone Collection! Get ready to embark on a thrilling new musical journey with Volume Two of Erik Veldkamp's acclaimed Play-Along series. Featuring 15 more brand new, original compositions, this collection is a must-have for intermediate players seeking fresh challenges and boundless inspiration. Experience the magic of Veldkamp's innovative style as you explore a diverse range of musical genres, from upbeat pop anthems to soulful ballads and everything in between. With each song meticulously crafted to perfection, you'll find yourself captivated by the intricate melodies, infectious rhythms, and rich harmonies that define Veldkamp's signature sound. But that's not all – Volume Two takes your trombone playing to the next level with immersive play-along tracks that bring each composition to life. Whether you're honing your skills in the practice room or performing for an audience, these dynamic accompaniments will elevate your playing experience, making every session a truly unforgettable musical adventure. Don't miss your chance to expand your repertoire and sharpen your skills with Volume Two of Erik Veldkamp's Play-Along Trombone collection. With 15 new songs waiting to be discovered, this book is sure to keep you engaged, inspired, and entertained for hours on end. Take your trombone playing to new heights – grab your copy today! Your purchase includes the book of 15 more play-along solos, a full set of MP3 demos played by Erik himself (on the trumpet), and a full set of play-along MP3 tracks. Check out samples to the left, audio below, then grab an immediate digital download above. Listen to Erik Perform "Everything is Set" [audio mp3="https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Everything-Is-Set-Demo.mp3"][/audio] Listen to Erik Perform "So Tight" [audio mp3="https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/So-Tight-Demo.mp3"][/audio] Books in This Series
- Veldkamp, Pop Music Play-Alongs for Trombone 1
- Veldkamp, Pop Music Play-Alongs for Trombone 2
The Key to the High Register (5 Books)
This year, Erik Veldkamp wrote the most innovative and unique series on high register trumpet playing the our community has ever seen. With the completion of this 5-book series, we are offering the full set at a discounted rate for the first time ever. Bill Adam used to say, “trumpet playing is 90% mental concentration, 9% air, and everything else (horns, mouthpieces, tongue arch, pivots, etc.) constitutes less than 1% of trumpet playing.” Taking this advice and using it as the foundation to his high register approach on the trumpet, Erik Veldkamp has written the most important series on playing high notes in the 21st century. Erik’s approach is straightforward, easy to follow, and so deeply steeped in common sense that you will wonder why you were ever approaching the trumpet from a different angle. What is unique about this set is that it is the natural 21st-century successor to the wonderful method/duet book combo written by Bud Brisbois (“Trumpet(s) Today”). Erik understands, like Brisbois did, that learning the theory behind high register playing simply isn’t enough. It has to be applicable to actual music-making in a variety of styles, or else there is no use in learning it at all. By taking a musical approach to lead trumpet playing you can win the mental side of the game which takes you 90% of the way there. That is why Erik not only wrote the Method "Unlocking the high Register" but he also wrote the accompanying duet book (with audio) "16 Swinging High Note Duets" and followed them up with 40 upper register swing etudes split through three books in his "Swinging Range Studies" set. Your purchase of this series includes 6 downloads:
1. Veldkamp, Unlocking the High Register 2. Veldkamp, 16 Swinging High Note Duets 3. Veldkamp, 16 Swinging High Note Duets (MP3s) 4. Veldkamp, 20 Swinging Range Studies (Intermediate) 5. Veldkamp, 20 Swinging Range Studies (Advanced) 6. Veldkamp, 20 Swinging Range Studies (Advanced Plus)
To the left you can see the cover of each book that is included, and at the links in the list above you can read individual writeups for each release. I can't wait for you to dive in, this set really is best consumed in its entirety.
15 Popular Christmas Songs for Two (with recordings)
This beautifully innovated new book by Erik Veldkamp takes Christmas hits, arranges them in a way you have never heard before, and gives you parts for two trumpets, two tubas, trumpet and tuba in Bb, trumpet and tuba in C, a trumpet lead book with play-along 2nd trumpet audio, and a comping piano part, so you can use any combination of treble and bass you like to make your performance one of a kind. They even include a complete set of recordings of Erik performing every tune in the book, so you can match his style. Erik arranged these same pieces as trios, and you can find those variations right here (the parts are different, but the vibe is right in line). You have seen regular Christmas books, we all have. The same old tunes the same old way. FINALLY, with these two new releases by Erik Veldkamp, you get a completely new twist on popular Christmas music that is going to challenge you, excite your audience, and inspire students and professionals of all ages. Scored for two trumpets or tubas, with comping piano accompaniment, it is hard to describe exactly how creative and interesting these arrangements are, so I have included short samples of Erik Veldkamp performing them so you get an idea of what you are in for. To the left you will see what the book looks like, below you can listen, and above you can grab an immediate digital download. Purchase includes:
- Duet score for 2 Trumpets
- Duet score for 2 Tubas in Bb
- Duet score for 2 Tubas in C
- Duet score for C Trumpet & C Tuba
- Duet score for Bb Trumpet & Bb Tuba
- Duet score for Bb Trumpet & C Tuba
- Piano Comping Score
- Lead Trumpet Part for Play-Alongs
- Complete MP3s of both parts performed by Erik Veldkamp
- Complete MP3s of the 2nd part only for play-along with the Lead Trumpet book
- Frosty The Snowman
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Jingle Bells
- The Christmas Song
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
- Here Comes Santa Claus
- Winter Wonderland
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- Let It Snow!
- A Holly Jolly Christmas
- It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
- Sleigh Ride
- I’ll Be Home For Christmas
- White Christmas
