Detail 01
Method book, not a songbook
Content is exercises and drills. You practice these to build ability, not to perform them.
Product detailSKU #1273887991387
Carl FischerTongue Level Exercises for Trumpet by Claude Gordon
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A trumpet method book by Claude Gordon focused on tongue level exercises. For players working on range, flexibility and airflow control through a structured routine.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet players stuck at a range ceiling wanting a daily routine
- Students already following Claude Gordon method materials
- Adding structured tongue and air exercises to existing practice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners still learning to produce a note
- Players wanting songs, etudes or repertoire to perform
- Anyone on brass other than trumpet
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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Tongue level focus
Targets how the tongue arches to shape the air stream, which affects upper register and note-to-note flexibility.
Detail 03
Claude Gordon authorship
Follows his systematic approach to brass playing. Fits alongside his other books rather than standing apart.
Detail 04
Trumpet-specific
Written for trumpet fingerings and range. Other brass players would need to transpose and adapt.
Detail 05
Carl Fischer publication
Standard print method book format, sized for a music stand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Print book only. No audio tracks, backing tracks or video included.
- 02Exercises assume you can already produce a reliable tone.
- 03A teacher helps here. Tongue level work is easy to do wrong unsupervised.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a beginner trumpet player?
Not for a first book. You need a working embouchure and basic tone production first. This builds on fundamentals rather than teaching them.
02Will this help me play higher notes?
That is the focus. Tongue level exercises train the air stream shaping that upper register depends on. Results come from consistent daily work, not a quick fix.
03Does it come with a CD or downloads?
No. It is a printed exercise book.
04Do I need other Claude Gordon books to use this?
No, it works on its own. It does sit within his larger system, so it pairs naturally with his other trumpet materials.
