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Book II
Continues from Book I and starts at that difficulty. Jumping in cold means skipping the groundwork it assumes.
Product detailSKU #1281045522870
AlfredPractical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet Book II
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The second book in Alfred's Practical Studies series for cornet and trumpet. Progressive study material for a player past the beginner stage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet students who finished Book I
- Lesson-based players needing graded etude material
- Cornet players wanting studies written in their key
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year players with no reading foundation
- Anyone who hasn't worked through Book I
- Players wanting jazz, lead or improvisation material
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Cornet and trumpet
Both are Bb instruments reading the same part, so one edition covers either horn without transposing.
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Studies format
Short musical exercises rather than drills. Meant to be played through as pieces, which holds attention longer.
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$7.99
Standard method-book pricing. Cheap enough to buy alongside Book I rather than choosing between them.
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Print book
Opens flat on a stand and takes pencil marks for breath spots and fingerings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Buy Book I too if you haven't worked through it — this builds on it
- 02Best used with a teacher who can assign and check progress
- 03Music stand needed; holding a book kills your embouchure position
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should I get Book I first?
Yes, unless you've already covered comparable material. Book II picks up where Book I ends and assumes that foundation is in place.
02Does it work for cornet as well as trumpet?
Yes. Both are Bb instruments reading identical parts, so the same edition serves either without transposing anything.
03Is this for beginners?
Not absolute beginners. It's the second book in a progressive series, so you need solid note-reading and a working embouchure first.
04Can I use this without a teacher?
You can play through it alone, but a teacher catches tone and embouchure problems the page can't. Self-study works better as review than as first exposure.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
