Chris gekkers articulation studies is the most popular articulation guide for the trumpet on the planet. Some samples are to the left, and grab the full edition with all of the enlightening text in an immediate digital download above. We are absolutely committed to providing a first class service to musicians worldwide. Chris gekker umd school of music university of maryland. He has been featured as soloist at carnegie hall, lincoln center, and throughout the united states, europe, and asia. An excellent resource for those learning the piccolo trumpet for the first time. When im not marveling at his chops and ease of playing, im blown away by his arrangements. Its used by the worlds foremost teachers and professionals, and when you follow the practice guide in the books forward, your improvement is absolutely guaranteed. Thrower is a trumpeter with the heartland of america band at offutt air force base, nebraska. It was premiered by chris gekker, trumpet soloist in bloomington, indiana. A piccolo trumpet, like all musical instruments, is a serious investment, so its important that you take some time to think about which of the options available here is perfect for you. Includes basic information needed to familiarize students with piccolo trumpets. Click through some samples on the left, then order a physical book delivered to your door above. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper.
Theyre not just brasscentric theyre musicallycentric. Home books and music trumpet methods piccolo trumpet big book, david hickman piccolo trumpet big book, david hickman. Gekker, slow practice gekker, 15 studies for piccolo trumpet gekker, endurance drills for. I once heard the worldclass trumpeter chris gekker say that it is impossible to use too much mouthpiece. Much of the book includes comprehensive instructions and suggestions such as. Of the bach, classics today writes chris gekker plays with brilliance and panache, and bbc magazine states the trumpeter gives a secure and glittering account. These styles might include smooth legato tonguing also known as portato, staccato, very clear and crisp or marcato, very strongly articulated with every note maintained at full value, very intense. Chris gekker international trumpet guild conference. Goldman practical studies for trumpet,haynie development and maintenance.
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Gekker went on to discuss how he still considers himself a student of the trumpet and talked about jazz musician rick willey and his pedagogical books and how they have influenced gekkers teaching. Essential sheet music, gear and books for trumpeters i get lots of questions about what gear i use, what etude books i use in my teaching, and what i expect my students to bring on their first day at ithaca college. Chris gekker deserves special credit for the beauty and ferver of his trumpet playing. Gekker, chris studies 15 for piccolo trumpet for piccolo trumpet. Fifteen studies for piccolo trumpet just for brass. Includes basic information needed to familiarize trumpet players with the piccolo trumpet. His articulation studies, 44 duos, endurance drills, piccolo trumpet. We also stock a large range of theory and aural resources and specialist books. These 24 studies center on all the most important aspects of music, phrasing, rhythm, articulaiton and musicality and can be used for transposition practice as. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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The piccolo trumpet by david hickman is one of the first piccolo trumpet methods ever written. Gekker articulation studies exercises, etudes, duets. Piccolo trumpet big book, david hickman osmun music. The standard books are four, that i was going to provide detailed info for but they are buried in my files at the moment. Chris gekker is professor of trumpet at the university of maryland school of music and currently lives in the washington, dc area. He concluded the clinic with a discussion of the professional world of. Gekker, chris studies 15 for piccolo trumpet each study is one page in length.
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Much of the book includes comprehensive instructions and suggestions such. Whenever possible, practice these exercises and etudes with a wide variety of dynamics and styles of articulation. Highlights from an eclectic program stemming from a variety of jazz, popular, spiritual, and folk influences. Hering 28 etudes,hering etudes in all the major and minor keys. Chris most recent solo recordings include the bach 2nd brandenburg concerto and winter, a cd of music for trumpet and piano by eric ewazen and david snow. Hickman the piccolo trumpet,hickman speed reading for beginners. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Chris gekker is professor of trumpet at the university of maryland school of music.
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