Méthode Edwards-Hovey pour Cornet ou Trumpette, Livre 2 [Method for Cornet or Trumpet, Book 2]: Trumpet Book

Book 2 picks up where Book 1 left off without skipping steps, which keeps students engaged rather than frustrated. The method's logical progression and French edition make it particularly valuable if you're teaching in bilingual settings or working with students from francophone backgrounds.

Steady and purposeful. Book 2 maintains the accessible tone of its predecessor while introducing slightly more musical variety and technical challenges. The French text adds an extra layer of cultural engagement for international or multilingual classrooms.

Trumpet and cornet students who have completed Book 1 and are ready for the next phase of technical and musical development. This works equally well for young band players in elementary or middle school and for self-directed learners building their brass foundation.

• Treat the exercises as musicmaking opportunities, not just technical drills. Encourage consistent phrasing and dynamic shaping even at this early stage.
• Assign short passages for daily warm-up work rather than skipping ahead. The incremental building blocks in Book 2 develop embouchure stability that prevents bad habits later.
• Have students notate their own practice goals in the margins. Book 2's structured layout makes it easy for learners to track which exercises need extra attention.

Use this as your primary method text for trumpet and cornet sections during the second year of instruction. The exercises pair naturally with easier beginning band arrangements, letting students apply new skills immediately in ensemble settings.

• Reading in treble clef with expanding range
• Breath control and phrasing in longer melodic lines
• Articulation variety (staccato, legato, accent)
• Intonation awareness and listening habits
• Rhythm literacy in common meters