10 IMPROVISATIONAL TRUMPET ETUDES
They get your ‘trumpet fingers and mind’ going into places we don’t quite usually go! - Randy Brecker
(10 Improvisational Trumpet Etudes) provides harmonic, and rhythmic language in the form of beautifully written melodic etudes that help students learn jazz standards forms. - Sean Jones
Originally written with flute players in mind, 10 IMPROVISATIONAL TRUMPET ETUDES actually works great for trumpet too!
These etudes cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for jazz as well as classical players. These etudes are performed by some of the finest trumpet players on the globe…Randy Brecker, Sean Jones, Jose Sibaja, Bill Fanning, & Augie Hass!
Streaming MP3s and free downloads are available here so you can listen to and emulate the style, articulation, and feel of the etudes.
In the places where you see notes above/below each other, that is because of certain range concerns. Play what part works best for you but remember to fully use your air support to play in all registers.
These etudes were originally played & transcribed on flute by saxophonist/woodwinds virtuoso Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) and demonstrate his experience, expertise, and passion for music, improvisation, & music education.
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What makes these fine ‘etudes’ so interesting and fun to play is the fact they were originally improvised, then transcribed, by Jeff Coffin for woodwind players, so they get your ‘trumpet fingers and mind’ going into places we don’t quite usually go!
Randy Brecker/Trumpet
Multi Grammy Winning trumpet LEGEND!
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During the historic COVID-19 pandemic, many artists rose to the occasion to bridge the gap created in education by providing services and content for students, aiding in their continued progress in-spite of the challenges they’ve faced. Jeff Coffin’s 10 Improvisational Trumpet Etudes, is a valuable resource for jazz education in that it provides harmonic, and rhythmic language in the form of beautifully written melodic etudes, that help students learn jazz standards forms, in spite of the difficulties presented by online learning and the inability to perform with others. This resource will help students grow during one of the most challenging periods in music education.
Sean Jones/Trumpet
Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz/John Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, former Chair of the Brass Dept./Berklee College of Music, Jazz at Lincoln Center (2004-2010), SFJAZZ Collective (2015-2018), President of The Jazz Education Network (2020-2022)
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This method is a “must have” in every musician’s library. The approach to underlying chords and voice leading through improvisation by Jeff Coffin is masterful, player friendly; as well as helpful and thoughtful. A fresh and groundbreaking way to help players with their musicianship and improvisational skills. Bravo Jeff!
Jose Sibaja/Trumpet
Lead trumpet/Boston Brass • Associate Professor of Trumpet/Vanderbilt University
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Simply put, I love these etudes Jeff Coffin has composed and adapted for trumpet! These etudes are musical, challenging, and lay great on the horn…A ‘must have’ for trumpet players of all levels.
Dr. Augie Haas/Trumpet
Harry Connick, Jr., The Maria Schneider Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Gil Evans Project
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I loved the challenge of playing Jeff's etudes. I found them to be melodic, rhythmic, and informative. I highly recommend his collection of etudes to any student or professional musician looking to advance their abilities. Count it off...
Bill Fanning/Trumpet
Trumpet Solo Artist • Educator
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Jeff has done it again! These etudes are super hip and melodic.
The examples are great for learning and improving jazz stylistics and vernacular.
Philip Lassiter/Trumpet
Former section leader & arranger of Prince and the New Power Generation, Kirk Franklin, Ariana Grande, Timbaland, Jill Scott
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Jeff has once again done us all an incredible service. These etudes contain so much useful musical information. Fun to play, challenging and enduring. They not only relate to studies in jazz but cross over to commercial music in the scope of each composition. Great for any live or studio musicians to continue honing their craft and move toward a more versed and musical approach to all of our playing. As always, awesome job JC! Wonderful contribution to educating and helping your fellow players.
Vinnie Cielsieski / Trumpet
Nashville Session Musician - over 5,000 recording sessions, 50 Grammy-nominated and 25 Grammy-winning recordings