Play Trumpet Today! Beginner's Pack: Book/CD/DVD Pack (Play Today Instructional Series) [Paperback]

Hal Leonard Corp. (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003

The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, a professional-quality CD with 73 full-demo tracks, and a 25-minute DVD. This series can be used by students of all ages who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD or watch the DVD. This great package is a complete guide to the basics, including: how to assemble and care for your instrument, producing a sound, reading music notation and rhythms, fingering chart, glossary of musical terms, and more! The music included lets you play the songs with a professional backup band so learning and practicing are cooler than ever!

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; Pap/DVD/Co edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634053000
• ISBN-13: 978-0634053009
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Beginners, May 7, 2007

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Leonard R. Wines (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Play Trumpet Today! Beginner's Pack: Book/CD/DVD Pack (Play Today Instructional Series) (Paperback)

I hadn't played a trumpet for over sixty years. So, I didn't think I could pick up a horn and start where I left off.
Instead, I made the wise decision to purchase this package. The DVD was perfect in getting me started again.
I didn't play the CD, which follows each exercise, using a CD player. I brought the CD into iTunes, which made using it very easy. I'm now up to Track 43 and, while I still have a long way to go for an eighty-year-old, I feel I'm getting there one day at a time.

Highly recommended (and worth the small amount Amazon is asking).

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, March 29, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Play Trumpet Today! Beginner's Pack: Book/CD/DVD Pack (Play Today Instructional Series) (Paperback)

This book starts with the bare necessities. Every couple of lessons shows a new note and technique. It's easy to understand. The DVD that came with it shows how to hold the trumpet and what it should sound like. I learned enough that I figured out how to play other songs. I taught myself to play the Wallace and Gromit theme song.

I'm eleven years old.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine Beginner Method, February 25, 2008

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James D. Cook "Cormagh" (Encinitas, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Play Trumpet Today! Beginner's Pack: Book/CD/DVD Pack (Play Today Instructional Series) (Paperback)

I bought this method for my eleven year old son, who is learning trumpet as his third instrument. I like the selection of songs and the easy pace of the book. Also, the video isn't bad, but disappointing from the fact that the video and CD both primarily cover only the first few pages in the book.