Comprehensive Trumpet Skills, Book 8: History of Soprano Brass Instruments, Dr. Daniel Thrower

By Dr. Daniel Thrower. No instrument has changed more drastically through its historical development than the trumpet and its cousins. Hence, every trumpeter should strive to learn this heritage thoroughly for historical and stylistic context when studying the wide variety of trumpet repertoire. Of this 119-page masterpiece, historical expert and trumpet virtuoso Allan Dean commented, The book is a very comprehensive look at the trumpet and its history... Good length, well written, and entertaining as well." With illustrations, photographs, and diagrams on almost every page, and quizzes to test one's knowledge of the material, this book is crucial! Where do YOU fit into this legacy?