The trumpet study book all others are compared to. The New Edition has an mp3 and PDF that can be downloaded with code in the book.
Authentic Edition of Arban's Complete Conservatory Method contains the same tried and true comprehensive system of study that Arban developed over a century ago, and this completely re-engraved edition has been painstakingly edited by prominent trumpet performers and teachers Thomas Hooten and Jennifer Marotta, adding some of their own insights with respect to how trumpet is taught today. The Arban Complete Conservatory Method is the definitive must-have for all trumpet players. With this masterful new edition and all of its extra resources, the Arban will remain the driving force in trumpet education for generations to come.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Notes and Track Listings for the MP3 Accompaniment and Performance Tracks
Fingering Chart for Trumpet/Cornet
Diagram of the Trumpet and Cornet
Preface to the 1894 and 1936 Editions
Editorial Note by Thomas Hooten and Jennifer Marotta
About Jean Baptiste Arban
Introduction by Jean Baptiste Arban
Style: Faults To Be Avoided
Explanatory Notes on the First Studies; Syncopation; Rhythmic figures and 6/8 Meter
II. Slurring or Legato Playing
Explanatory Notes on Slurring or Legato Playing
Music: Studies on Slurring or Legato Playing
Explanatory Notes on Major and Minor Scales, Chromatic Scales and Triplets
Explanatory Notes on the Simple or Long Appoggiatura; the Short Appoggiatura or the Grace Note; the Portamento
The Double Appoggiatura, the Turn, the Trill and the Mordent
Preparatory Studies for the Turn
The Simple or Long Appoggiatura
Explanatory Notes on Intervals; Broken Octaves and Tenths; Rhythmic Figures, Arpeggios and Cadenzas
Broken Octaves and Tenths
Major and Minor Arpeggios
Dominant Seventh Arpeggios
Diminished Seventh Arpeggios
Explanatory Notes on Triple Tonguing, Double Tonguing, the Slur and Double Tonguing, and Fanfare Tonguing
The Slur and Double Tonguing
150 Classic and Popular Melodies
VIII. 68 Duets for Two Cornets
IX. Concluding Remarks: 14 Characteristic Studies
X. 12 Celebrated Fantaisies and Airs Variés
Arban’s Fantasies Accompaniment Audio MP3s
14 Characteristic Studies Performed by Thomas Hooten
