This PDF contains 3 groups of excercises. The alien slurs which is a progressive flexibility excercise that takes you through the brass partials. Also included is a circle of 4ths exercise and Arban Style Modal Scales!
This PDF contains 3 groups of excercises. The alien slurs which is a progressive flexibility excercise that takes you through the brass partials. Also included is a circle of 4ths exercise and Arban Style Modal Scales!
Here is the circle of 4ths studies as seen on my socials. It has 4 excercises to move around the circle of 4 ths.
Here are 10 scales you should practice to get better at any musical instrument!! as seen on my Social media Platforms
This PDF contains Clarke #2 with a reverse variation on the repeat> As seen on Instagram and all my social media accounts
This excercise takes you through 8 major scales. It is an excercise with perpetual motion, they are also called "crab scales". Happy practicing!
A handful of whole tone studies. The scale, scale in 3rds, groups of 3 groups of 4 and groups of 5/8 (2+3)
4 flow studies that focus on developing extreme speed on the trumpet. They are ergonomic flow studies that can be practiced with a metronome to achieve trumpet virtusity!
Another original flow study, this one helps navigate pentatonics !!
Here are some lip slurs that are incorporated into popular christmas songs. Its important to practice the technique of a good lip slurs but we must maintain the music first!!
Here is an original flow study that helps study the chord progression of the song Happy Birthday. Make sure to have a continuous air flow and evenness of sound!! Remember purity of tone should be of the upmost importance in all of your trumpet endeavors!!
These exercises are important for working trumpet players. Also if you are in marching band,jazz band or any group that requires heavy brass playing fir extended periods. Includes air starts, pedal tones low flow studies low lip bends and more!!!
More variations on Clarke 2 , including chromatic , Lydian and Mixolydian Modes. Double and fast single tonguing variation. Also included is a advanced harmonic varitation on Clarke #3!!!
A handful of whole tone studies. The scale, scale in 3rds, groups of 3 groups of 4 and groups of 5/8 (2+3)
Jazz scale patterns in the key of G. Included are decending arpeggios mixed with seventh chord studies. These patterns will make you familiar with the key of G and will facilitate navigating chord progressions in the key of G.
A collection of scales and scale patterns that are an introductory approach to the Jazz idiom.
A flow study written over the chord progression of the jazz standard Blue Bossa. Included are two variations.
This PDF includes a variation on Clarke Study #2 and #3. Also included in the PDF is two hybrid exercises that involve major and chromatic scales that increase in speed by rhythmic diminution.
If you are interested in music lessons please contact me at (832) 819-1675
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Meet Salvador Velasco also known as Sal Capone, a Mexican-American trumpeter and musician of 20 plus years. Born in Coahuila, Mexico and raised in Houston, Texas, Velasco's musical influences range anywhere from popular, latin, dance music, the blues, and jazz. His musical upringing is a result of immediate love for the trumpet which he learned in public school. He practiced diligintly and won multiple local and state competitions. His hardwork and dedication earned him a music scholarship to The University of Houston where he performed extensively in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra Jazz Orchestra and Trumpet Ensemble. After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Music Education in 2018, he continues to perform nationally and internationally. Velasco has had the priveledge of sharing the stage with Jazz legends Bill Evans, Lew Soloff, Wayne Bergeron and Terrence Blanchard. He has also performed alongside salsa legends Tony Vega, Maelo Ruiz, Charlie Aponte, Lebron Brothers and Frankie Ruiz Jr. Velasco is currently working on his expansive music curriculum and music catalog.
Salvador is available for trumpet performances including jazz, second line, commercial settings. He has organized and performed with many settings and musicians, from weddings to music arenas and jazz venues. His music can be found on all streaming platforms.
Salvador is also the founder of the Vida Music academy. Where he offers music lessons and materials for trumpet , jazz studies, theory, drum set and piano.