A Physical Approach to Playing The Trumpet
A Physical Approach to Playing the Trumpet
by Lynn K. Asper
The ideal trumpet method book for high school, collegiate, and advanced trumpet students and teachers. A unique trumpet method book that reflects the author's 40 years as an educator and his practical use of educational theories. This book describes how you can teach your body to play the trumpet! Join the thousands who have already used this proven approach.
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Customer Reviews
A great book for the complete beginner!
As an adult (late 30s) I have only been learning the trumpet a month, and I found this book to be a huge help. Easy to read, helpful information and clear diagrams enabled me to get a better sense of what I am trying to achieve; and although the book itself states that it is designed for intermediate to advanced players, I would recommend it to the the complete novice too.
As an adult (late 30s) I have only been learning the trumpet a month, and I found this book to be a huge help. Easy to read, helpful information and clear diagrams enabled me to get a better sense of what I am trying to achieve; and although the book itself states that it is designed for intermediate to advanced players, I would recommend it to the the complete novice too.
Although not a cheap book for readers down under (give the exchange rate and postage etc) it is definitely well worth the money, and a great reference book to be pick up again and again.
Every trumpeter should have this book
I've seen lots of trumpet books but never anything like this. It transformed my playing instantly just by going to the section on embouchure. I must admit I was a bit sceptical about what he says in that section - it seemed counter-intuitive to me - but I tried it and it just unlocked the door for me. I began playing with an effortlessness that I had never known before. Mr Asper has a great ability to make you UNDERSTAND what you're doing. If you're serious about improving, I rate this a "must have".
I've seen lots of trumpet books but never anything like this. It transformed my playing instantly just by going to the section on embouchure. I must admit I was a bit sceptical about what he says in that section - it seemed counter-intuitive to me - but I tried it and it just unlocked the door for me. I began playing with an effortlessness that I had never known before. Mr Asper has a great ability to make you UNDERSTAND what you're doing. If you're serious about improving, I rate this a "must have".
As good as a private teacher
This is a great book for the novice or intermediate trumpet player. It's got all the information your band director may not have taught you. This is the kind of quality information you'd get in a lesson with a good teacher. If you want to develop your skills and get in some good habits, use this book. An excellent supplement to this is "Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn."
This is a great book for the novice or intermediate trumpet player. It's got all the information your band director may not have taught you. This is the kind of quality information you'd get in a lesson with a good teacher. If you want to develop your skills and get in some good habits, use this book. An excellent supplement to this is "Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn."
