Trumpet Lessons for Beginners: Level 2

What you'll learn

Continue to learn how to play the Trumpet with our music & singing short courses in Sydney!

In this Trumpet for Beginners Level 2 course, you will extend your knowledge of how to play the trumpet, of reading music, basic theory and playing in tune and in time.

Have fun as you gain a greater enthusiasm for music through this relaxed course while extending your knowledge of trumpet playing and the enjoyment of playing music in a group.

This class is a wind instrument class that includes instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet. It provides the benefit of learning from the start how to play in a group as well as to train your ear to play in tune with other instruments.

Learning outcomes

By the end of these trumpet lessons, you should:

have extended your knowledge of playing the trumpet at beginner’s level 2
be able to read music at beginner’s level 2 which includes 5 extra notes as well as basic knowledge of sharps and flats
deepened your understanding of rhythmic notation which includes eighth notes, plus 2/4 and 3/4 time, and dotted half notes, as well as some musical symbols
have experienced an even greater variety of musical genres.

What will be covered in these trumpet lessons?

Care and maintenance of the instrument
Tone and embouchure
Correct posture and breathing
Playing techniques
Learn simplified versions of well-known pieces from many musical genres
Basic music theory at Beginners Level 2
Some revision of previously learned material (ie Brush up on what we know).

Who are these trumpet lessons for?

This course is designed for people who:

have completed our Trumpet Lessons for Beginners - Level 1 course, or
can play the first 8 notes on the Trumpet as well as have a general grasp of simple musical timing.

What to bring to class

A trumpet
Cleaning kit
2B Pencil and eraser
Valve Oil
Small exercise book for note-taking.
Music textbook: Essential Elements for Band - Bb Trumpet Book 1 (ISBN: 9780634003202)

You can purchase the textbook from:

Music On The Move (360 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220) - Phone: 02 9585 1656
Sax & Woodwind ...and Brass (Shop 3, 158 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050) - Phone: 02 9557 4588

Important information

The tutor’s recommendation for the purchase or hire of the trumpet and cleaning kits are Sax & Woodwind ...and Brass and The Music Place.
Avoid instruments sold by retailers who aren’t music shops. You may end up spending more on repair or set up than the instrument is worth.
This class is a wind instrument class that includes instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet.

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