Famous melodies - Taps
Of all the military bugle calls, none is so easily recognized or more apt to render emotion than the call Taps. The melody is both eloquent and haunting and the history of its origin is interesting and somewhat clouded in controversy. In the British Army, a similar call known as Last Post has been sounded over soldiers' graves since 1885, but the use of Taps is unique with the United States military, since the call is sounded at funerals, wreath-laying and memorial services. For the entire article titled 24 Notes that Tap Deep Emotions by Jari A. Villanueva, use this link: (Click _Here)
the prince of denmark's march aka trumpet voluntary
Above: This work was composed by Jeremiah Clarke who called it 'The Prince of Denmark's March and published it in 1700. In the 19th century, organist William Spark rearranged it, renamed it Trumpet Voluntary and mistakenly attributed it to Henry Purcell. In 1952, a manuscript of the original was discovered in the attic of the true composer, Clarke, once more became known. The piece has been a staple for weddings music and continues to be a popular melody to this day.
Freddie Freeloader
Above: Freddie Freeloader is a composition by Miles Davis and is the second track on his most famous recording session "Kind of Blue." The piece takes the form of a twelve-bar blues in Bb, but the chord over the final two bars of each chorus is an Ab7, not the traditional Bb7 followed by either F7 for a turnaround or some variation of Bb7 for an ending. The song was named after an individual named Freddie who would frequently try to see the music Davis and others performed without paying (thus freeloading). The name may have also been inspired by Red Skelton's most famous character "Freddie the Freeloader" the hobo clown. Interested in playing Miles Davis's solo for Freddie the Freeloader? Here is the link to the transcribed solo: (Click_Here). Check for accuracy by playing to the original recording below. Miles Davis's solo begins at: 2:13.
Cheerleader
Above: One of the biggest hits of the summer of 2015 is undoubtedly OMI's Cheerleader. The song features a trumpet solo throughout. If you try to play this song, be aware of the key signature! It is in the key of B Major which has 5 sharps! Here is the link to the entire arrangement: (Click _ Here). Below is the karaoke version with trumpet solo so you can play along and check for accuracy.