Hamelle Editeurs Petites Études Sur Les Tonalités Trompette - Caens

Essential Information About This Method

• Progressive work on keys: "short studies" designed to consolidate sight-reading, intonation, and technical reflexes on the trumpet in all keys.


• A primarily musical approach: the stated goal is to develop the musical sense of brass players beyond mere "exercise."


• Content conceived by a trumpeter: pieces written or arranged for the author, complemented by a representative selection of his own compositions.


• Ideal for teaching: pedagogical material including studies, exercises, and competition pieces, useful for individual lessons as well as audition preparation.

Summary of This Method

Thierry Caens' Short Studies In The Keys for Trumpet is part of a collection long developed by Thierry Caens and published by Hamelle. The project brings together works written or arranged for his own use, as well as a representative selection of his compositions (original pieces and arrangements). The whole has been designed to offer genuinely useful new material for the trumpeter, while placing musical rigor at the heart of daily practice.

These short studies, organized around keys, help reinforce essential fundamentals: sound stability, intonation control, flexibility, articulation, and ease of reading. Their "concentrated" format facilitates regular and focused practice, ideal for structuring warm-ups, complementing technical sessions, or preparing for specific goals (concert, exam, competition).

The author's approach is not limited to the "solo" trumpet: it opens up to the brass world and ensemble playing. The text highlights a range of ensembles, from the most common (trumpet and piano, trumpet and organ, trumpet and orchestra) to more original combinations, emphasizing attentive writing to colors, listening, and the musical role of the instrument in various contexts.

Designed to support both students and advanced musicians, this trumpet study method aims to awaken the ear, refine phrasing, and establish musical reflexes. A relevant resource for teachers seeking inspiring pedagogical material and for players wishing to progress with short, effective, and musical studies.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Thierry Caens	Instrumentation	trumpet
Publisher	Hamelle	Genre	method / studies for trumpet