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New Concepts for Trumpet: Trumpet Book

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New Concepts for Trumpet: Trumpet Book

New Concepts for Trumpet: Trumpet Book

By Allen Vizzutti

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Let trumpet master Allen Vizzutti transform your playing with New Concepts for Trumpet. Including over 50 original etudes and 20 creative duets, this book will enhance your technique and musicality through innovative and enlightening studies. The expertly graded studies offer logical steps for quick improvement. The book also includes insightful articles on proven concepts for artistry and consistency in trumpet performance-as described by one of the world's most successful trumpet soloists.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 160
ISBN10: 0-7390-3327-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3327-2
UPC: 038081225852
SKU: 00-22222

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About the Author: Allen Vizzutti

Allen Vizzutti

Allen Vizzutti's trumpet has traveled to all 50 states and across six continents, performing alongside classical orchestras, jazz ensembles, and soloists in recital halls and concert venues worldwide. His distinctive sound appears on more than 150 film and video game scores, from Star Trek to Halo, establishing him as one of the most recorded trumpet soloists in entertainment.

Composition and education matter equally to Vizzutti. Orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Budapest Radio Orchestra, and Royal Philharmonic of London have premiered his original works. His pedagogical materials have become foundational texts for trumpet students globally, reflecting his conviction that rigorous, artful training transforms players into musicians. He is a Yamaha performing artist.

Why we love this

A working trumpet professional wrote this book to teach what actually matters: technical clarity paired with musical expression and interpretive freedom. The 50-plus etudes are genuinely musical studies, not sterile exercises, and the inclusion of 20 duets gives students immediate collaborative experience. Vizzutti's essays on artistry and consistency ground the technical work in real performance philosophy.

What to expect

Purposeful and engaging. These are studies with shape and intention, designed to build confidence through successful musical experiences rather than frustration. The duets add lightness and social reward after concentrated solo work.

Who it's for

Trumpet students from intermediate levels onward who want systematic technical growth rooted in musicianship rather than mindless repetition. Serious students preparing for auditions, ensemble advancement, or recital performance will find both the etudes and Vizzutti's performance philosophy directly applicable to their own artistry.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat each etude as a complete musical statement, not a technical gauntlet. Shape phrases, shape dynamics, and listen to how each study demonstrates an idea worth hearing.
  • Use the duets as early ensemble rehearsal. They develop balance, intonation listening, and ensemble awareness while reinforcing the solo techniques in the surrounding etudes.
  • Work through the graded progression in order. Each study builds on previous concepts; skipping ahead often leaves gaps in foundational control.

How to use it

Assign etudes selectively as weekly individual practice material across a semester or year, using the graded structure to match student advancement. The duets work perfectly in studio classes or sectionals, giving intermediate trumpets real ensemble reading without requiring a full group.

Skills your students will build

  • Intonation control across the range
  • Articulation clarity and flexibility
  • Breath management for longer phrases
  • Tone shaping and dynamic control
  • Interval accuracy and pitch memory
  • Ensemble listening and blend in duet contexts
  • Musical phrasing and interpretation
  • Sight-reading fluency through varied etude styles

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