Classical trumpet duets for students
Fifty Famous Classical Duets for Trumpet
What Is This Book?
Fifty Famous Classical Duets for Trumpet is a collection of well-known classical melodies carefully arranged as accessible duets for two trumpets. The book gathers a wide range of famous themes—from hymns and dances to waltzes and operatic favorites—so young and developing players can enjoy “real” classical music together. It’s ideal for building ensemble skills while keeping practice engaging and musical.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is best for late beginner through intermediate trumpet players, generally ages 9 and up.
It works well for school band programs, private lessons, studio classes, homeschool music study, and casual playing at home.
Trumpet duos, teacher–student pairs, and small ensembles looking to feature two trumpets will all find ready-to-play repertoire inside.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The duet parts are arranged with clear, readable notation to support younger eyes and developing readers.
Melodic lines are thoughtfully edited so that rhythms, ranges, and key signatures are manageable for students who have a basic foundation on trumpet.
The second parts often provide supportive harmonies and steady rhythms, helping less experienced players stay together while learning to listen and blend.
Logical page layouts minimize page turns, keeping students focused on playing instead of flipping music.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book focuses on famous classical tunes arranged as duets for two trumpets.
You’ll find beloved pieces such as “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “Allegro Maestoso,” “Ave Maria,” “Barcarolle,” “Blue Danube,” “Bourée,” “Bridal Chorus,” “Carnival of Venice,” “Ciribiribin,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” and more.
The collection spans hymns, waltzes, opera highlights, lyrical songs, spirited dances, fanfares, and iconic concert themes like “Pomp and Circumstance,” “Swan Lake,” “Ode to Joy,” and “The Last Rose of Summer.”
Together they create a rich mix of styles that keeps students motivated while broadening their musical vocabulary.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Fifty classical melodies arranged as duets for two trumpets
Famous themes from hymns, operas, waltzes, and orchestral works
Carefully balanced first and second parts for shared musical responsibility
Student-friendly keys and ranges appropriate for developing trumpet players
Clear notation and clean engraving for easy reading in lessons and rehearsals
Versatile repertoire suitable for lessons, recitals, check-ins, and casual performances
Arrangements compatible with other instrument versions in the same series for flexible mixed ensembles
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Improved tone production and steady airflow on trumpet
Rhythmic accuracy and a stronger internal pulse
Ensemble listening skills and blending with another player
Sight-reading confidence through short, familiar pieces
Phrase shaping, dynamics, and musical expression
Articulation control, including legato and light tonguing
Range, flexibility, and overall technical fluency on trumpet
Performance confidence in duet and small-ensemble settings
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use one duet at a time as a weekly lesson piece, playing one part while the student plays the other to model sound and style.
Band directors can assign selections as chamber music for trumpet pairs, sectionals, or small ensemble units to strengthen balance and intonation.
Parents can encourage home practice by having siblings or friends play together, or by having the student alternate between the first and second parts over time.
Students can use the book for warm-ups, sight-reading practice, recital pieces, or as fun “just for enjoyment” music outside of their main method book.
The trumpet version can also be combined with the matching string, woodwind, and brass books in the series to create flexible mixed-instrument duets and small ensembles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is required for this book?
The arrangements are best for late beginner to intermediate trumpet players who can read basic notation, play in common keys, and handle simple rhythms.
Can a teacher and student play these together?
Yes. The duets are ideal for teacher–student pairs, allowing the teacher to demonstrate tone, style, and phrasing while the student plays the companion part.
Is this book suitable for school performances?
Many of the pieces are perfect for informal concerts, studio recitals, and school events, especially when short, recognizable classical pieces are needed.
Can I use this book with other instruments?
Yes. This trumpet book can be mixed and matched with the corresponding string, woodwind, and brass versions in the series to create flexible ensembles.
Do I need a piano accompaniment?
No piano is required. Each selection is written as a complete duet for two trumpets, so you can perform the music with just two players.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.