Method for Piccolo Trumpet 1

Method for Piccolo Trumpet by Gerald B. Webster is a comprehensive, time-tested guide for trumpeters seeking mastery of the piccolo trumpet. Praised by Edward H. Tarr as “an excellent, intelligent, and versatile work,” this method addresses the unique challenges of piccolo trumpet playing—including articulation, transposition, finger technique, tone production, equipment choice, and historical performance practices.

Drawing from over four decades of professional and pedagogical experience, Webster distills practical strategies for developing both technical command and expressive musicality. Whether you're preparing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto or exploring modern solo repertoire, this method offers clear, structured insights for players at every stage.

With exercises, etudes, and interpretive guidance rooted in vocal phrasing and Baroque ornamentation, this volume equips today’s trumpeter to play with confidence, style, and historical awareness. Ideal for conservatory students, professionals, and teachers alike, it has become an indispensable resource in the modern trumpet library.