DEVELOPING A TEACHING MANUAL FOR TRUMPET PERFORMANCE: SOUND CONTROL SKILLS AT THE FIRST-YEAR CERTIFICATE LEVEL AT THE COLLEGE OF DRAMATIC ARTS

Abstract

This research aims to 1. study the performance techniques and practice methods for trumpet playing, specifically regarding tone control skills from professional orchestral musicians in Thailand, and 2. create a trumpet performance manual on tone control skills for the first-year Certificate in Vocational Education students at the College of Dramatic Arts. A research tool, in the form of an interview, was used to gather data from three expert trumpet musicians. The collected data was analyzed and used to develop the trumpet performance manual.

  The findings revealed that:

1. The interviewees highlighted that in order to develop tone control skills, trumpet players must focus on the basic elements of trumpet performance. These include breath control, embouchure, long-tone playing, tongue use, and the foundation of scale-based playing. Particularly, breath control is essential for air management, which enables the player to correctly develop tone control.


2. The developed manual consists of instructions and content on Air Control, Embouchure, Legato, Staccato, Accent, and exercises to enhance tone control skills. It also includes self-assessment and practice recording sheets to aid students in their learning process.