This trumpet method including CD is aimed primarily at young beginners. Suitable for both private and group lessons, it continuously brings the pupils from the very first lesson to lively music-making and a sound technical level. Vol. 1 of this method provides the basics, creating a tonal range from B to C'' using the C major scale and triad. Other important elements of comprehensive teaching are simple improvisation, composing, musical interpretation and ear training. By including all major areas of learning, the pupils discover the 'world of music' with joy and imagination. And this is exactly the aim of this method: The children shall not just learn to play the trumpet but also develop into interested musicians.- suitable for children aged 9+ even without previous musical knowledge- Playing skills and musical knowledge are acquired playfully with the help of melodies of many styles and from many countries.- particularly motivating due to much space for imagination, e.g. experimenting, improvising and composing- large easy-to-read notation in Vol. 1 and in the appropriate tune book- accompanying texts, information, photos, illustrations, portraits of composers and musicians The complementary tune book 1 encourages joint music-making, helps the children to discover the joy of playing music and deepens the subject matter of the method. It contains songs, duos, trios and many settings with piano accompaniment. The level of difficulty is in tune with the structure of the method: In each piece it is indicated from which number in the trumpet method the 1st part can be played. The additional teacher's edition supports the teachers by providing them with many suggestions and ideas for the planning and delivery of interesting lessons.