Learning objectives - Trumpet
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The curriculum for trumpet also applies to the cornet and flugelhorn as these instruments are closely related and use the same teaching materials. For simplicity and convenience, the curriculum is referred to as 'trumpet', often mentioning only this instrument instead of listing all three.
Level 1
Range: g – c”
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 60, scales played in quarter notes |
Scales (Choose two parts out of four) |
C major, G major, A minor, chromatic (type of minor scale is optional) |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | C'-G' (optional) |
Works and exercises
Piece |
Love Me Tender, page 30 in Trompetleikur 1 (Trumpet Playing 1)
(or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Another song from the book:
Would You Stay Awake with Me, page 36 in Trompetleikur 1 (Trumpet Playing 1), On Sprengisandur, page 36 in Trompetleikur 1 (Trumpet Playing 1) (or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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Level 2
Range: g – d”
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 80, scales played in quarter notes |
Scales |
C major, G major, B-flat major, A minor, D minor, Chromatic (type of minor scale is optional) |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | C'-G', C'-C'' |
Works and exercises
Piece |
March from the Nutcracker, Trompetleikur 1 (Trumpet Playing 1)
Gutti's Verses, Trompetleikur 2 (Trumpet Playing 2) (or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Exercise VIII, page 38 Trompetleikur 1 (Trumpet Playing 1)
(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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Level 3
Range: g – e”
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 50, scales played in eighth notes |
Scales |
C major, G major, B-flat major, D major, A minor, D minor, B minor, G minor (melodic), Chromatic |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | c’ – c”, c’ – e” |
Works and exercises
Piece |
Tumi Gets Up, Trompetleikar 2 (Trumpet Players 2)
The May Star, Trompetleikar (Trumpet Players) (or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Exercise No. 5 from Supplementary Studies by Endresen
(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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Level 4
Range: g – f”
Basic exam
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Scales
Range | One or two octaves, within the range |
Tempo | M.M = 60, scales played in eighth notes |
Scales |
C major, G major, B-flat major, D major, F major, A minor, D minor, B minor, G minor, E minor (melodic), Chromatic |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | c’ – e”, bes – f” |
Works and exercises
Piece |
Hungarian Rhapsody or American Patrol
James Hook Sonata 1 (1st or 2nd movement) (or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Exercises No. 7-11 from 40 Progressive Studies by Hering
(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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