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Sound FundamentalsA comprehensive band method for group or individual instructionSound Fundamental books: Print Form - Use Sound Fundamentals in convenient PDF print form. Print only what youneed and always have enough material on hand. Computer Form - Use Sound Fundamentals on iPad, Android or other devices. Enjoy fullfeatured embedded audio and or ScoreFluteOboeClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone Fundamentals-TrumpetHorn in FTromboneBaritone BCBaritone TCTubaBass GuitarMallet PercussionPercussionBy:Tom TuckerTom DonaldsonConsultants/Instrument Specialists:Jerry FrazierRon JuddLee ShookJeffrey T. Parthun, Sr.Copyright 2015 by PDF Band Music. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publicationmay be replicated, redistributed, or given away in any form without the prior written consent of thepublisher or the terms relayed to you herein.Tom Tucker, Owner, PDF Band Music, 11341 N Avondale Loop, Hayden Lake, ID, USA2

Table of Contents Trumpet BasicsLessons 1 - 8Lessons 9 - 16Lessons 17 - 26Lessons 27 - 39Lessons 40 - 46Lessons 47 - 54Lessons 55 - 64Lessons 65 - 77Lessons 78 - 89 Lessons 90 - 95Lessons 96 - 113Lessons 114 - 130Lessons 131 - 137Lessons 138 - 146Songs to PlayRhythm StudiesScale StudiesFingering Chart3

Trumpet BasicsStart by watching these helpful videos.Click the following YouTube links to get started:1. How to assemble the trumpet.Or paste this link in your browser: http://youtu.be/7Hfu3Hsj1bU2. How to hold the trumpet.Or paste this link in your browser: http://youtu.be/yKk3hGaBX2w3. How to make a sound on the trumpet.Or paste this link in your browser: http://youtu.be/UOGPmf1WCS8Reading a fingering chartIndex fingerMiddle fingerIndex fingerRing fingerIndex and middle fingersIndex and ring fingersOpen4

Music Reading BasicsStaff - 5 lines used toread music.Time Signature - The number ofbeats per measure and the kind ofnote that receives one beat.Treble Clef Sign - Sign used byhigher pitched instruments to readmusicMeasure (Bar) Line - Avertical line which dividesthe staff into measures.Measure - Thespace between twomeasure (bar) lines.Double Bar - The end of a sectionof music.The Music Alphabet - Music uses only the letters A throughG. Each note is either on a line or in a space on the staff.Line names: E, G, B, D, FSpace Names: F, A, C, E5

Fingering ChartLessons 1 - 8First NotesLink to mp3 FilesWhole Rests and NotesWhole note - 4beats in 4/4 timeWhole rest- 4beats in 4/4 time1. OUR FIRST NOTE2. A NEW NOTE3. UP AND DOWN4. WATCH YOUR RESTS5. LOTS OF BREATH6

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files6. DIVIDE AND CONQUER7. BRASS AND WOODWIND DEBATE8. DRUMS TO THE FRONTQuick ReviewMeasure (bar) LineDivides the staff into measuresMeasureSpace between two measure linesHow many measures in “DRUMS TO THE FRONT”?What are the lines called at the end of a section?7

Fingering ChartLessons 9 - 16HalfNote2 countsLink to mp3 FilesHalfRest2 countsAttention: Rests areimportant. Be sure tocount rests.Clapping Practice9. HOW ABOUT A HALF NOTE10. DIVIDE AND COUNT11. ALL BY YOURSELF8

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files12. MORE HALF NOTES13. HALF NOTE TESTER14. HALF AS MUCHThe Time Signature - At the beginning of every song you will find a timesignature. The time signature indicates the number of beats in each measure andwhat kind of note receives one beat. Every song you have played to this pointhas 4 beats in each measure.15. TAKE A BREATHER16. HALF NOTE STOMP SYMPHONY9

Fingering ChartLessons 17 - 26New RhythmLink to mp3 FilesNew NoteQuarterNote1 countQuarterRest1 countTip:When counting quarter notes, we oftensay “and” between the numbers. Weuse the “ ” to indicate “and.”Try saying:“1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 1 2 3 4 ”Just for fun, do the following note math problem. - ?beatsNew Note Practice:New Rhythm Practice - Count Aloud and Clap17. STAY IN LINE18. WHOLE LOT OF BREATH10

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files19. THE COUNT IS IN - DUET20. IT’S ALL ABOUT QUARTERS21. ALMOST LIKE A MELODY22. COUNT THOSE RESTS11

23. MINOR MOOD24. UP AND DOWN DRUMMERThe Time SignatureIndicates how many beats in each measure and what kind of notereceives one beat. 4 beats in each measure The quarter note receives one beat25. LET’S MOVE IT26. OFF TO THE RACES12

ReviewName the following notes1234Check the fingering1.2.Circle the correct note nameA DEF3.Circle the correct note nameGBCDEFCircle the correct note nameBCDEFMusic Math QuizMA - ooTime signatureooStaffooQuarter restooWhole restTCHINGCheck Your Answers13

Fingering ChartLessons 27 - 39New NotesLink to mp3 FilesTip:Make good use of your practice time.A little practice each day is better thancramming your practice into one day.27. HEADIN’ DOWN28. HOT CROSS BUNS29. FIRESIDE MEETING14

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files30. JINGLE BELLS31. FRENCH FOLK SONG32. WALKIN’ IN SUNSHINE15

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files33. MARY’S MISSING NOTES1. Sing ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’2. On a piece of paper, write out thesong with the missing notes3. Play the song34. LAP-CLAP RHYTHM RAPThe Accent Mark An accent mark above or below a note means to stress or place emphasison the note. The accent mark does not mean to play the note shorter.35. SNAKE CHARMER16

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files36. SHOULD I PLAY?37. MESS AROUND WITH BARS1. Draw the missing bar lines2. Play the song3. Play the song backwards38. SOME FOLKS DO39. AU CLAIRE DE LA LUNE17

Fingering ChartLessons 40 - 46New NoteLink to mp3 FilesThe Repeat Sign40. GEE, IT’S A “G”Variation - A variation is a change of rhythm, melody or harmony of atheme.41. VARIATION ON HOT CROSS BUNSVariation— A differentversion of a theme42. VARIATION ON A FRENCH FOLK SONG18

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files43. MOZART MELODY44. LET’S PLAY IN HARMONYBONUS CHROMATIC LINEEXPERTS ETUDE19

Fingering ChartSheet Music Reading BasicsLink to mp3 FilesKey Signature - what notes to play with sharps or flats - the key signature can befound at the beginning of every song. In A Christmas Tune all B’s are to be played Bb.Tempo - how fast to play - Tempo markings are usually in Italian and found above thestaff. The tempo marking for A Christmas Tune is Allegro which means to play a fast,lively tempo.Dynamics - how loud or soft to play - Usually written in Italian and located below thestaff. The beginning of A Christmas Tune is ‘f’ and should be played loudly.Examples: f - forte-loud, mf - mezzo forte - medium loud, p - piano - softKey SignatureTempoThis is a rehearsal number. Ithelps us practice together.45. A CHRISTMAS TUNE – BAND ARRANGEMENTDynamic20

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 FilesDynamic Markingsf - forte (play loudly)mf - mezzo forte (play moderately loud)mp - mezzo piano (play moderately soft)p - piano (play softly)46.21

Fingering ChartLessons 47 - 54Link to mp3 FilesA New Time Signature 2 Beats permeasure Quarter notereceives 1beatThe TieThe SlurA tie combinestwo or morenotes.A line which connectsnotes of different pitches.Tongue the first note only.2/4 Rhythm Practice - clap and count aloud47. SABRE MARCH48. OLD MCDONALD49. GOOD KING WENCESLAS22

Fingering Chart50. UP, DOWN, IT’S A ROUNDLink to mp3 Files1. Play and repeat for practice2. Divide band into 3 groupsa. Group 1 start at beginningb. Group 2 start at beginning when group 1 reaches #1 in the musicc. Group 3 start at beginning when group 1 reaches #2 in the music51. ANOTHER ROUND52. BINGO ARRANGEMENTRepeat SignRepeat back to #523

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 FilesTime signatures canbe confusing. Lookat the exercisesbelow.Time Signature ReminderTop Beats per measureBottomnumber The type of note which receives1 beatFact: In many world cultures, time signatures with5, 7 or even 11 beats per measure are common.Clapping 5/453. COUNT TO FIVE54. LUCKY SEVEN24

ReviewName the following notes1234Check the fingering1.2.Circle the correct note nameCDE F G3.Circle the correct note nameAB D F GCircle the correct note nameABDE GMark ‘T’ for a tie or ‘S’ for a slurComplete the measures with one noteCheck Your Answers25

Fingering ChartLessons 55 - 64Link to mp3 FilesPick Up Note(s)Note or notes that come before thefirst full measure of a song.Clapping Compare #1Clapping Compare #21. Is there a difference in rhythm between #1 and #2?2. What do you think happened to the last beat of Clapping Compare #2?Tip: Silently count the beats leading up to the pick up note(s). If the pick up note(s) ison beat 4, silently count 1-2-3. If the pick up note(s) begins on beat 2 of a measure, itis best to silently count an extra measure plus one beat. 1-2-3-4 1Clapping Practice55. OH SUSANNA26

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files56. WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN— OOMPA STYLECounting Pick Up Notes - Find the bar line for the first full measure, and then countbackwards to the starting beat.57. RED RIVER VALLEY27

Fingering ChartNew Note1st and 2nd Endings2nd time: Skip 1st ending, play 2ndending.New Note Practice58. JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK59. PROCESSIONAL MARCH28

Sight Reading Reminder:1. Tempo - how fast should the song be played?2. Dynamics - how loud or soft should the song be played?3. Time Signature - how many counts in each measure?4. Key Signature - which notes should be played with sharps or flats?Internal RepeatRepeat music between signs.60. CUCKOO MARCH61. SHOO, FLY29

62. ALL TIED UP63. MARCH OF THE CZARS64. SKIP TO MY LOUBONUS TECHNIQUE— practice slowly .gradually increase tempo30

Fingering ChartLessons 65 - 77Link to mp3 FilesDotted Half NoteA New Time SignatureA dot following a note adds 1/2 of the value ofthe note to itself. For example: a dotted halfnote gets 3 beats - a half note is 2 beats, 1/2 of2 is 1, therefore, 1 2 3 3 beats per measure Quarter note receives 1beat3 beatsDotted halfnote Clapping Practice65. THE JUMPING BEANS SONGModerato - A tempo marking meaning a medium tempo.66. SOUTHERN ROSES31

Fingering ChartKey Signature - Indicates which notes to play with sharps or flats.No sharps orflats.Link to mp3 FilesHere is an example of oneflat in the key signature. Inthis case, all B’s are played asBb.67. WIND AND WILLOWS68. TIME TO SAY GOODNIGHT69. WALTZ DUO32

Fingering ChartEighth NotesLink to mp3 FilesReceives 1/2 beat in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 timeSingle 8thnote1/2 beatTwo 8th notes1/2 1/2 1beatClapping Practice70. EIGHTH NOTE RIDDLE71. IT’S MARY AGAIN72. SKIP TO MY LOU73. POLLY WOLLY DOODLE RETURNS33

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files74. LIGHTLY ROWmp - medium softf - loud75. JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK RETURNS76. STOMP-CLAP ETUDEPractice slowly - increase speed77. CAMPTOWN RACES34

Fingering ChartLessons 78 - 89New NoteLink to mp3 FilesD.C. Al FineGo back to the beginning and play until Fine.Are you sitting up in your chair?Good posture promotes a goodsound.New Note PracticeNew note Bb is in the key signature.78 . NEW NOTE PRELUDEReminder flat sign79. DOWN IN THE VALLEY80. TWINKLE TWINKLE35

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files81. ODE TO JOY82. BOOGIE BEAT83. RHYTHM RAP1. Divide into 3 groups2. Clap, Hit, Stomp, or whatever you want3. Repeat each 1-measure phrase until directed tocome in on your part4. Have fun.make up your own rhythms36

Fingering ChartTerms and SymbolsFermata: Hold the notelonger or until directed torelease the note by theconductorLink to mp3 FilesStaccato: A dot over orunder a note means to playthe note short or detached.Legato: A style ofplaying. Playsmoothly andconnected.There is much to think about when you play musicSlurStaccatoAccentBreath mark84. THEME FROM ‘THE NUTCRACKER”Fermata85. THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE - OOMPAH STYLE37

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files86. THE SNAKE CHARMER - revisited87. HYMN ‘OLD 100TH’88. HOLE IN THE BUCKET89. BRAHMS SYMPHONY THEME38

Fingering ChartLessons 90 - 95Link to mp3 FilesEighth Note RestReceives a half (1/2)count in 2/4, 3/4, and4/4 timeClapping Practice #1Clapping Practice #290. WIND THE CLOCK91. TIE ME JACKAL UP39

Fingering Chart92. ROCK ITLink to mp3 FilesSame rest value93. HERE WE GO!94. EXPERTS ONLY - ONE BREATH WONDER40

Fingering ChartLink to mp3 Files95.41