Progressive trumpet duet collection
Arban’s Sixty Duets for Trumpet
What Is This Book?
Arban’s Sixty Duets for Trumpet is a graded collection of classic trumpet duets, carefully edited by Larry Newman for today’s students and teachers. Spanning easy to advanced levels, it develops ensemble playing, musicality, and technical control through beautifully crafted pieces by J.B. Arban. This edition preserves Arban’s original musical integrity while offering modern, practical guidance.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through advanced trumpet students, generally ages 9–adult.
It works well in school band and orchestra programs, private lessons, studio classes, and home practice with a parent, teacher, or duet partner.
It is also an excellent resource for college methods classes, community music schools, and chamber ensembles looking for reliable trumpet duet repertoire.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Clear, uncluttered musical layouts help young players stay focused on the notes and rhythms.
Thoughtful pacing of difficulty lets students progress from simpler duets to more challenging ones without feeling overwhelmed.
Consistent phrasing, dynamics, and stylistic markings guide students toward expressive playing, even at early levels.
Larry Newman’s careful editing clarifies articulations and performance suggestions so kids and parents can understand the music without confusion.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book includes sixty trumpet duets by J.B. Arban, ranging from lyrical melodies to brilliant technical studies.
You’ll find easy, tuneful pieces for developing ensemble skills and more advanced concert-style duets suitable for recitals, juries, and auditions.
Alongside well-known Arban favorites, this edition highlights lesser-known “hidden gem” duets that expand the student’s musical repertoire and stylistic range.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Sixty graded trumpet duets by J.B. Arban
Beginner through advanced material in a single volume
Carefully edited articulations, dynamics, and phrasing by Larry Newman
Progressive layout that supports step-by-step skill development
A mix of lyrical, technical, and stylistic studies for two trumpets
Repertoire suitable for lessons, recitals, and ensemble coaching
Historical insight reflected in the editing, preserving Arban’s style and intent
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Ensemble listening and blend
Steady rhythm and accurate timing with a partner
Improved tone quality and breath control
Articulation clarity and stylistic precision
Range development and flexibility on the trumpet
Phrasing, dynamics, and musical expression
Score reading and duet independence
Performance confidence in small-group settings
How to Use This Book
Teachers can select easier duets for early students, then gradually assign more advanced pieces as skills improve.
Parents can play along if they have trumpet experience, or pair their child with a sibling, friend, or teacher as a regular duet partner.
In school band programs, duets from this book work well for sectional rehearsals, chamber music days, and assessment preparation.
Private instructors can use the duets as weekly assignments to reinforce counting, tuning, balance, and expressive phrasing.
Advanced students can use the more challenging duets as recital works, audition pieces, or chamber repertoire with another trumpet player.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. The collection starts with easier duets that a late beginner with basic reading skills can handle, then progresses to intermediate and advanced levels.
Do I need two trumpets to use this book?
Yes. These are true duets written for two trumpet players, ideal for lessons, practice sessions, and ensemble coaching.
Can these duets be used for performances and recitals?
Many of the intermediate and advanced duets are excellent for studio recitals, juries, and chamber concerts.
Does this edition change Arban’s original music?
The musical content remains faithful to Arban, with Larry Newman’s editing providing clearer markings and practical performance guidance.
Is this book only for kids?
No. While it’s very useful for young players, the duets are musically rich and appropriate for teens, college students, and adult learners.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.