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A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the trumpet. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).

Follow trumpet player, Pete, on his musical journey, playing in the school orchestra, at music college and in the recording studio. Discover how the trumpet is played, the different genres of music it creates and its role within the orchestra. Listen along and feel swept away by a lively orchestra performance at the end of the book.

With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the trumpet. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.



Table of Contents
  • 1: The trumpet calls
  • 2: Blowing and buzzing
  • 3: Pressing the valves
  • 4: Marching forward
  • 5: Finding a voice
  • 6: An orchestra audition
  • 7: A family of trumpets
  • 8: In the recording studio
  • 9: Varying the sound
  • 10: Back to rehearsals
  • 11: Playing live
  • 12: The opening night
  • 13: Part of the orchestra
  • 14: More about the music
  • 15: Glossary
  • 16: Index

A Little Book of the Orchestra: The Trumpet

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    A Hardback by Mary Auld, Elisa Paganelli

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: 13/07/2023
      ISBN13: 9781526314727, 978-1526314727
      ISBN10: 152631472X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the trumpet. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).

      Follow trumpet player, Pete, on his musical journey, playing in the school orchestra, at music college and in the recording studio. Discover how the trumpet is played, the different genres of music it creates and its role within the orchestra. Listen along and feel swept away by a lively orchestra performance at the end of the book.

      With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the trumpet. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.



      Table of Contents
      • 1: The trumpet calls
      • 2: Blowing and buzzing
      • 3: Pressing the valves
      • 4: Marching forward
      • 5: Finding a voice
      • 6: An orchestra audition
      • 7: A family of trumpets
      • 8: In the recording studio
      • 9: Varying the sound
      • 10: Back to rehearsals
      • 11: Playing live
      • 12: The opening night
      • 13: Part of the orchestra
      • 14: More about the music
      • 15: Glossary
      • 16: Index

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