Trumpet Method Books for Beginners

1. Essential Elements 2000 Plus DVD Trumpet Book 1

From Hal Leonard's Essential Elements series comes the first book for the Bb trumpet. Lessons in pedagogy, a mix of musical pieces and other supplemental materials comprise this book. It comes with a DVD jam-packed with helpful resources.

2. Breeze-Easy Method 1 - Trumpet

Covers the basics of trumpet playing. Includes illustrations and catchy music pieces for the student to learn.

3. Rubank Elementary Method - Trumpet

The classic Rubank method for the trumpet that is used in individual or group settings. Practice and learning pieces such as etudes are included in this book.

4. Play Trumpet Today Beginner's Pack

Those who want to self-study would like this book, cd plus dvd package. This book tackles the fundamentals of playing the trumpet, has a fingering chart and helpful glossary. The CD has 73 full-demo tracks and the accompanying DVD runs for 25 minutes for added instruction.

5. Belwin 21st Century Band Method Level 1 - Trumpet

This method book also comes with an accompaniment CD. Since it is specifically written for bands, it gives emphasis on duets as well as other learning pieces in different genres. Lessons are sequential and there are exercises with each new technique that's taught.