Taught by renowned trumpet player
Brandon Ridenour
Much of the piccolo trumpet repertoire has been stolen from violinists and oboists, but it is nevertheless musically rich and endlessly fulfilling! Brandon discusses some trademarks of Baroque trumpet playing, how to taper notes, and how to be sure you're singing in the second movement, despite working with such a small instrument.
Tartini: Concerto in D Major for Piccolo Trumpet
Much of the piccolo trumpet repertoire has been stolen from violinists and oboists, but it is nevertheless musically rich and endlessly fulfilling! Brandon discusses some trademarks of Baroque trumpet playing, how to taper notes, and how to be sure you're singing in the second movement, despite working with such a small instrument.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Brandon Ridenour, faculty at Juilliard and member of the American Brass Quintet, is stylistically diverse trumpet soloist, collaborative artist, composer, and arranger also known for his time spent with Canadian Brass.
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