The Rough Guide to Trumpet and Trombone Tipbook

by Pinksterboer, Hugo

• ISBN13: 9781858287546
• ISBN10: 1858287545
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-04
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Table of Contents

Brass Instruments	1	(3)
A quick introduction to the trumpet, trombone, cornet and flugelhorn - and the music they're used in
A Quick Tour	4	(15)
A quick tour of the trumpt, cornet, flugelhorn and trombone: what all the parts are called, what they do and the differences between the instruments
Learning to Play	19	(8)
What are the best ways to learn a brass instrument, and how hard is it? A chapter about lessons, practising and reading music
Buying Brass	27	(4)
Why one instrument is more expensive than another, tips on choosing between a shop or private purchase, and the advantages and disadvantages of second-hand instruments
A Good Instrument	31	(29)
A chapter on what to look and listen out for when you're choosing a trumpet, trombone, cornet or flugelhorn, and how to test and compare instruments
A Good Mouthpiece	60	(13)
To get the most out of your instrument, you need a mouthpiece that fits it - and you - properly
Mutes	73	(4)
Mutes don't just make you quieter, they also change your sound. And they come in all kinds of designs, from straight mutes to wee-zees
Before and After	77	(11)
Everything you need to do to your instrument before and after playing, including tips on tuning, stands, cases and microphones
Maintenance	88	(10)
A little maintenance is all your instrument needs to keep it sounding good and playing well for years
Back in Time	98	(3)
The earliest ancestors of the trumpet and trombone appeared hundreds of years ago - a lot of history in a few pages
The Family	101	(7)
From the saxhorn to the sousaphone - meet some more members of the brass family
How They're Made	108	(3)
A quick visit to a trumpet factory
The Brands	111	(4)
A run-through of some of the most important trumpet and trombone manufacturers
Orchestras and Bands	115	(3)
A look at the types of ensembles in which trumpets and trombones appear, from wind orchestras to big bands
GLOSSARY AND INDEX	118	(8)
What are rim bites or triggers? What does backbore mean? All is explained in the glossary, which doubles as an index
WANT TO KNOW MORE?	126	(2)
Details of magazines, books and Web sites where you can read more about trumpets, trombones, cornets and flugelhorns
ESSENTIAL DATA	128
Three pages for essential notes on your instruments, accessories and insurance details