It should never be lost sight of, that the expression “coup de langue” (stroke of the tongue) is merely a conventional expression: the tongue does not strike …
Arban's
The Complete Method for Trumpet by Joseph Jean-Baptist Laurent Arban including previously abridged exercises and variations.
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Position of the Mouthpiece on the Lips
The mouthpiece should be placed in the middle of the lips — two-thirds on the lower lip, and one-third on the upper lip. At any rate, this is the position which I myself have adopted, and which I believe to be the best …
Compass of the Cornet
As I have indicated by the table, the instruments with three valves have a chromatic compass of two octaves and a half; and extend, both as regards the cornet and alto, from F-sharp, below the staff, to C above the staff …
Introduction to Arban’s Complete Method for Trumpet
Welcome to Arban’s Complete Method for Trumpet! Here you will find all the exercises from the Arban Method presented in an easy to read and play along with format. Each video corresponds to one exercise from the method.
Arban’s Complete Method for Trumpet Table of Contents
Quick links to all the exercises and instruction material that accompanies Arban’s Method.