6 Easy Pieces for Trumpet Beginners with Trumpet Sheet Music

Calling all beginner trumpet players! Are you beginning your journey of learning how to play the trumpet and looking for easy pieces with sheet music to get you started? Look no further! In this new article, we'll go over six easy works on the trumpet, accessible to beginners. The trumpet’s bright, bold sound has captivated audiences for centuries, from classical concert halls to modern jazz clubs. But before tackling advanced solos, every trumpeter begins with the basics—easy, approachable pieces that build confidence, technique, and a love for the instrument. While some are slightly more technical than others, learning these pieces, even with our simplified arrangements, is a great way to improve your skills on the trumpet and grow as a musician. Practice brings progress, and practicing these pieces will help you master the fundamentals. With their simple melodies and comfortable ranges, you'll also be able to develop breath control and improve your finger coordination.

To make your practice more fun and enjoyable, download the Metronaut App! You'll get access to our full collection of interactive easy trumpet sheet music, with features to simplify your practice sessions including annotations, loops, and the automatic scroll of the sheet music based on your selected tempo. You'll also be able to play with your own adaptable accompaniments, which synchronize to your tempo in real time like real musicians. Get feedback on your pitch, record yourself and improve in no time!

Whether you’re just starting out or returning to the trumpet after a break, these selections will make your practice sessions both fruitful and fun. Get ready to bring the music to life and let’s explore some of the best easy pieces for trumpet beginners!

1. "Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner

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"Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner is one of the most iconic orchestral pieces, originally part of his opera "Die Walküre" from his cycle of epic dramas "Der Ring des Nibelungen". What makes it so recognizable is the iconic opening motif in the brass, called a leitmotif and associated to Wagner's works. This short musical phrase repeats throughout, creating this piece's musical identity. Learn even just those few recognizable notes and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family! To capture the energy of this powerful piece, use dynamics to emphasize the leitmotif and work on a clean articulation and precision in your notes. The repeated rhythm allows you to practice it slowly and repeatedly before getting to the original tempo.

2. "Suite in D Major HWV 341" by Georg Friedrich Händel

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• 1. Ouverture
• 2. Allegro
• 3. Aria
• 4. Bourrée
• 5. March

How about tackling a work by one of the most iconic composers of the baroque era? Georg Friedrich Händel, born in Halle, Germany, was a Baroque composer renowned for his operas, oratorios, and concertos. He studied music and went on to compose over 600 works, many of which are considered essential repertoire today and are performed regularly all around the world. The history of this work isn't completely known, and we're not sure which instrument it was originally composed for, though the harpsichord is a likely candidate. Today however, this work is often adapted to the trumpet due to its comfortable key and regal melodies. The different movements have varying difficulties, but generally baroque music offers a wonderful opportunity to work on easy rhythms whilst focusing on precision.

3. "Night in Tunisia" by Dizzy Gillespie

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Aside from classical music, there are loads of great jazz songs for trumpet beginners to explore. "Night in Tunisia", written by Dizzy Gillespie in 1942, is a classic jazz standard in particular in the bebop style. Actually, Gillespie himself was also a trumpeter! With its catchy melody and exciting syncopated feel, this song is a fun challenge for trumpet players to undertake. For beginners, the piece offers the perfect opportunity to practice phrasing and more difficult rhythms, all while getting an introduction to jazz's more complex harmonic structures. With the Metronaut App, you can start out learning this piece with our simplified arrangement at your own pace and work your way up to the original version!

4. "Cheek to Cheek" by Frank Sinatra

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For a more popular music style, how about practicing with Frank Sinatra's rendition of "Cheek to Cheek"? Originally written in the 1930s by songwriter Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra performed his own rendition of this song in 1959, though other famous singers have also released their own spin on the song, including Peggy Lee, Doris Day and Ella Fitzgerald. This romantic, upbeat song is sure to put you in a good mood as you practice. If you're new to swinging rhythms, this song offers a great introduction to this rhythmic feature found in most jazz songs. You'll be able to take on the the role of the solo vocalist, and the simple yet catchy melody will allow you to focus on your tone and expression while still capturing the song's unique charm.

5. "Trumpet Concerto in E♭ Major S.49" by Johann Nepomuk Hummel

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• 1. Allegro con spirito
• 2. Andante
• 3. Rondo Allegro

An absolute staple of the trumpet repertoire to include in your practice is the "Trumpet Concerto in E♭ Major S.49". Despite being a pianist himself, composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel wrote this concerto for solo trumpet in 1803, capturing audiences with its lyrical melodies, expressive range and technical challenges. And Hummel was more than qualified, having been a pupil of Mozart, Salieri and Haydn, three of the most influential and popular composers of the classical period! The range of expression throughout the movements offers an opportunity to practice both lyrical and faster passages, focusing on tone control and articulation. It’s a perfect introduction to classical trumpet music!

6. "Trumpet Concerto in E Minor Op.18" by Oskar Böhme

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• 1. Allegro moderato
• 2. Adagio religioso
• 3. Rondo. Allegro scherzando

Oskar Böhme was a trumpet player and composer from Germany, who lived from 1870 to 1938. He spent his living living between Germany and Russia, and died during Stalin's Great Terror by death sentence. He primarily composed for the trumpet and other brass instruments, and this trumpet concerto in three movements is his most known work, and a staple of the trumpet repertoire. Though Böhme isn't one of the most famous composers of the era, this work offers beginner trumpeters a good opportunity to work through the contrasting movements with Metronaut's accompaniments, while also giving an insight into the music that bridges the expressive Romantic era and modern brass music.

Now you're ready to get started! Head over to the Metronaut App and look through our easy trumpet sheet music, listen to the songs, and choose one to start practicing. If you're still feeling a bit lost and aren't sure how to make the most of your practice, check out our article on how to improve your practice sessions, where we also highlight the various Metronaut features which can help you improve and learn in a fun way. Discover them all and our expansive collection of sheet music by downloading the Metronaut App today!