Easy Pop & Rock Hits Instrumental Solos: Trumpet Book & CD

Contemporary pop and rock translated into straightforward trumpet language. The melodies feel fresh and energetic, supported by lush digital accompaniments that make a single trumpet sound like part of a complete band.

Beginning trumpet players in middle school or early high school who need accessible solo material with immediate musical gratification. This book works equally well for students preparing their first solo performance or for a director building confidence in young players.

• Let the recorded demo track play first so students hear the full orchestration and understand where their part sits in the mix.
• Use the Tempo Changer Software to slow tempos during early rehearsals, then gradually move toward performance speed as confidence builds.
• Balance tone with the accompaniment by referencing the demo track frequently; these arrangements expect a warm, centered sound rather than bright aggression.

Program a pop medley in your spring concert by assigning different students a track or two from this book; the variety of artists and tempos keeps audiences engaged. You can also use individual selections as weekly solo material during rehearsal, rotating through the roster so every player gets stage time without waiting months for their turn.

• Reading and performing straightforward melodic lines in treble clef
• Sustaining steady tone and phrasing over accompaniment tracks
• Responding to tempo and style cues from recorded examples
• Coordinate breathing in pop and rock idioms (shorter phrase lengths, syncopated rhythms)
• Developing confidence performing with accompaniment support