Famous German born trumpet soloist who moved to America at the age of 9, Herman Bellstedt was known for his technical facility especially relative to range and tonguing speed. He created this set of advanced technical studies which focus upon long tones, breath control, wide interval slurring, enharmonic fingering, staccato attack, chord progressions, chromatic and other velocity/ finger speed exercises. Also includes sequential, ornamentation (grace notes, grupetto), and flexibility studies specially designed to prepare for the well-known Bellstedt Cadenzas. 12 pages