A Physical Approach to Playing the Trumpet
by Lynn K. Asper
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Author: Lynn K. AsperEditor: Renee D. Asper
Illustrator: Marcia Van Horn
Photographer: Michelle L. Russel
Edition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-03-11
ISBN: 0966884701
Number of pages: 106
Publisher: Wavesong Press
Book Reviews of A Physical Approach to Playing the Trumpet
Book Review: Skip it...get Clarke's books instead.
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a very detailed book which covers the intended topic. If you are looking for a book that covers the physical positioning and motions to form good playing reflexes and habits this is the book for you. It was not the book for me, however.
I was not thrilled with the way the material was presented. I feel that the book should have explained a concept, then provided exercises to reinforce that concept and the reflexes that go along with it. The book does explain the "Physical Approach to Playing the Trumpet" as advertised, but unless you are constantly opening the book and reading the text you will not get the constant reminder that is important to reinforce these reflexes.
In my opinion, most beginners, especially young ones, are not going to have the discipline and/or patience to spend 75% of his or her practice time reading text. 75% of this book is text. 25% of this book is exercises that can be found in any one of 100 other method books.
If you are the student of someone who teaches this method, then by all means buy this book. I am sure you will find this book will not be the main course of your study, but will be an excellent compliment. If you are not taking lessons from a teacher who intends to teach this method and you are looking for a book you can study on your own...skip it...buy Clark's instead. Unless you are disciplined enough to force yourself to read this book weekly, it will likely collect dust.
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