Trompetenschule für Kinder Band 2: B-flat Trumpet Book & CD

Schumacher refuses the false choice between age-appropriate content and musical integrity. Band 2 extends young players' range to high G while building tone quality from the middle and lower register upward, grounding technique in musicality rather than mechanics. The inclusion of over 50 duets playable with the CD, a peer, or teacher means students hear themselves in musical relationship immediately, not as isolated learners.

Learning from this book feels like entering a musical story rather than completing exercises. The carefully chosen melodies and thoughtful illustrations ground technique in real music-making, allowing students to experience playing as expressive rather than mechanical.

Young trumpet players finishing their first year or entering their second year of study, typically ages 8-12, who are ready to expand their range and repertoire while maintaining focus on tone production. This book works well for private lessons or group instruction where the CD and duet structure support independent and collaborative learning.

• Play duets from the CD first as a listener to hear the part you'll eventually take, letting your ear absorb phrasing and tone before your fingers engage.
• Focus on the middle and lower register exercises before reaching for higher notes; solid foundation in that range makes the ascent to G feel natural rather than forced.
• Use the duets as performance opportunities, not just practice material. Perform them for family or in studio recitals to give each piece purpose beyond drill.

Assign Band 2 as the core method for trumpet students advancing beyond their first year. The duets make excellent material for student recitals, ensemble showcases, or informal performances where young players can experience collaborative music-making in low-pressure settings.

• Expanding range from middle register into the upper register (extending to high G)
• Tone quality and consistent sound production across registers
• Reading interval relationships and scale patterns in various keys
• Playing duets with rhythmic independence and ensemble awareness
• Developing articulation control through varied song and piece repertoire