Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet New Authentic Edition-Spiral Bound-with pacc.Bk + CD
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- Condition
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- Model
- O21XSB
- Dimensions
- 12 x 9 x 1.25 in
- Weight
- 3.06 lb
- Publisher
- Carl Fischer
- Language
- English
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Carl Fischer is proud to present a new edition of the method of choice for generations of trumpet players. The New Authentic Edition of Arban's Complete Conservatory Method contains the same tried and true comprehensive system of study that Arban developed over a century ago, and this completely re-engraved edition has been painstakingly edited by prominent trumpet performers and teachers Thomas Hooten and Jennifer Marotta, adding some of their own insights with respect to how trumpet is taught today. The Arban Complete Conservatory Method is the definitive must-have for all trumpet players. With this masterful new edition and all of its extra resources, the Arban will remain the driving force in trumpet education for generations to come. Read more
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| Publisher | Carl Fischer |
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| Language | English |
| Item Weight | 3.06 pounds |
| Dimensions | 12 x 9 x 1.25 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Binding allows it to lay flat, works well! Book is a must-have for any Trumpet player.
I'll split this review into two parts: the book itself, and the binding/packaging/etc. First and foremost, the binding/packaging/etc: The book was packaged in plastic shipping material with a piece of cardboard inside to keep the book flat and protect it from bending or other kinds of damage in the mail. There was no shrinkwrap or unnecessary wasteful plastic packing other than that. Definitely look at the pictures I attached and make sure this is the kind of binding you'd be happy with. The original Arban's book is quite thick, and I always remember having trouble getting it to lay open flat while practicing on my old copy. I had lost my old copy, so I was on the market for a new one specifically with a spiral binding to help it lay flat while it's on a music stand. This book is exactly that. Please see the attached pictures. It helps the book lay flat, and as far as I can tell the pages won't get damaged or stuck in the process like they do with some other types of bindings. However, you can only lay the book flat - it's not like a metal spiral binding where you can open up the book all the way and have only one page open. This is probably better because the book is pretty heavy and on many types of practice stands, the stand would probably collapse under the weight (lol). Laying the book flat like this allows the weight to be distributed across the stand. However, it's worth knowing in case you are picky about the kind of binding. I'll edit this review if I notice anything in the future, but from quickly flipping through, all the pages seem to be in tact and the book is well-printed. My suspicion is that the music store took the original book and applied the binding in-house, which is fantastic compared to my assumption (that maybe they printed off a PDF and bound it). The cover is consistent with the cover of a paperback book (i.e. not heavily laminated, but does have that glossy finish). I'm sure it will be subject to some wear and tear over time, especially if you're always hauling it around from practice to practice, but if you're careful with it, I bet it'll hold up well. The book itself: Arban's method book is a must-have for any Trumpet player. You can look up the history of the book elsewhere, but I'll say this: I've played the trumpet for about 20ish years now (started when I was in middle school). Across middle school, high school, college, and community bands, I've been introduced to all kinds of different "technique" books... everything from Essential Elements 2000 to technique pamphlets that were composed by the director. Arban's is the end-all, be-all of technique books. Anything that you could hope to find in any one of those other books is in Arban's, and then some. This type of book is meant to help you with your technique - the sound of the horn when you're tonguing or playing long tones, how your fast runs sound, and so on. Arban's not only gives you the music to play, but it also provides explanations at the beginning of the book for how to tongue the notes and how hold your embouchure. After that, the book has hundreds of pages of things to play. In included pictures of the table of contents (which I hope is okay), but most notably, the book includes all the major/minor/chromatic scales, syncopations, slurring, ornaments (like trills), and practice for double and triple tonguing. It also includes 150 melodies and 68 duets. This is the kind of book that every trumpet player should use to integrate into their daily practice. 20-30 minutes a day of working through this book consistently, perhaps with the help of a tutor if you've never received formal training before, and I can just about promise your technique will improve.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023 by S. N. Felix
Highly recommend spiral bound version as it will lay flat
This is the trumpeter’s bible of method books. Because of the significant thickness of this volume I can highly recommend the spiral bound option as it remains flat on the music stand when it is opened. I had a bound edition that would not remain flat, and the binding soon failed.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2025 by Lawrence H. Gamble
Best brass book you can get for the price.
Brass players that don't have this book (from America anyway) might be missing something in their lives. Progression from beginner to master of the instrument.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2025 by William Drennan
Fast shipping, accurate product description!
Received this product in record time consider that this was during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. The book I received is wire-bound versus the stated spiral-bound. Which is what I prefer anyhow. All the pages are there, unlike some reviews on other books were there were complaints about the book being incomplete. The printing is sharp and clear, easy to read. There is even a download link provided for the mp3 and pdf files. I do agree with others that the cover could be plastic, with this type of binding the covers will not last with handling over time. Not a big problem for me, I can laminate the covers and punch new holes in the laminate, I have the machine to do this. This type of binding is a must for this kind of book. This will lay flat on a music stand. Buy this product you will not regret it if you are looking for an Arban's. And the seller, Imagine This Music was a joy to deal with.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020 by John Palek
Well made
I just received this and it arrived in excellent condition. It was well packaged, arrived about a week earlier than estimated and is obviously brand new. It is spiral bound and the plastic coil is heavy duty and should last a long time. As others have noted, the covers are heavy paper. I don’t know how long they will survive repeated opening and closing. With reasonable care the book should last a long time. The printing is very sharp, crisp and easy to read. The book easily lays flat but will need a stand that can hold a book that is just over an inch thick. Inside the front cover is a link to the website and a code where you can download the PDF and MP3 files.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020 by Wood Splinter
High Quality!
I like that the cover is very nice and that the pages are very high quality. The binding itself seems to be made out of plastic which is good. I am overall very happy with this purchase. They even included a sticker which you can stick on the book for your name and contact info. The packaging for the Arban book was also very nice with cardboard protecting the inside so there is no creasing.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by manuel
NOT SPIRAL bound but still a good PLASTIC COMB binding.
Review by a trumpet newbie (and old trombonist)- (as there are so many "Arbans" out there, I included what I hope are helpful details for the newer player). DELIVERY CONDITION- Arrived in a timely manner and was well packed. However, the back cover was folded up at the bottom, apparently because the book was hastily shoved into its protective cardboard covers. BINDING- The seller (and a few others, as well) do not seem to know what "spiral binding" means, so they incorrectly advertise it that way. "Spiral" means a continuous coil (like, you know, a real spiral). The book comes with a large plastic COMB, which is not a continuing spiral or coil. I would prefer a spiral, as it would allow the pages to be completely folded behind leaving only a single visible page, which would allow easier placement of other music/info on the stand next to it. But the comb does allow the open pages to lay flat. PRINT- All the numbered pages were present (yes, I counted all 425). The print itself is not a very dark print (compared to an old yellowed 1936 Arban reprint I have, which is falling apart, unfortunately- and to several other new music books I recently purchased). It almost looks photocopied, but the page and text alignment all seem correct, so it was probably just weak inking on an offset printer (it does NOT look or feel like engraved print). COVERS- are heavy and adequately laminated. I read older reviews complaining about this, but it appears to have been improved. EDIT- Here it is a matter of reader/user preference, so this info is just for information, rather than a critique. I have only the aforementioned 1936 American Edition Arban to compare with, but it seems to be a longstanding widely used version based on my internet searches. This version appears to be revised as of 2013. Both are from Fischer. 1936= "Newly Revised Authentic Edition"; 2013= "New Authentic Edition". This one is 425 pages, while the old one is 348, so a lot has been added, but it appears all the old material is still included (in edited form). Page numbering does NOT match, so any other studies referring to Arban exercises will take a bit longer to coordinate. The names and numbers of the various studies and exercises, etc., so far seem to coincide. Also, the number of music lines on each particular page are not spaced the same. It appears that one reason there are so many more pages in the newer version is that the measures are better spaced out for easier reading. I counted a few samples where it appeared there were extra lines in the newer book, but the count confirmed the same number of bars. FOOTNOTES/TEXT have also been updated in wording, and in some cases, rearranged. The new one reads text straight down the left column, then the right column, which is less confusing than the old way was, especially with sample music inserted. Overall, I do recommend this version. Still, I am deducting 1 star for the lighter print and the false advertising of a spiral binding (surely a publisher should know the difference).
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024 by Rich of California
Technical Exercises for All (Most) Trumpet/Cornet Players
A nice spiral-bound, clearly-printed, with helpful introductory notes by modern instructors. Arban's Method was one of the first ever published, and it's still a favorite. The exercises are incremental, classically-based. There's quite a range of topics, covering many aspects of playing. Other references are more concise, targeting specialist techniques; but Arban's is more comprehensive on the fundamentals. There are many practice books for trumpet now available; but Arban's, Pares Scales, Charles Colin Lip Flexibilities are good for fundamentals; while books like Baker Cycles, Baker Bebop, Walt Weiskopf's Around the Horn and Emile DeCosme's Polytonal offer relevant challenges for the jazz player.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021 by Estudiante de Salamanca