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Herbert L. Clarke's Elementary Studies For The Trumpet

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This was Herbert L. Clarke's first of four method books. It is an excellent introduction to playing and reading music. However, it is lacking some of the technical exercises that should be assigned by a teacher. Claude Gordon's Physical Approach To Elementary Brass Playing is one of several books that would likely be used along with with book.

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