Day by Day / Blott en dag - medium level

"Blott en dag" or "Day by Day (and with Each Passing Moment)" is a Christian hymn written in 1865 by Lina Sandell with music added in 1872 by Oscar Ahnfelt. 
The hymn's Swedish name is "Blott en dag" (its first three words), meaning "just one day" or "just another day". In Sweden and Finland, it is popular at funerals.

You may download the music sheet as PDF, or in MuseScore format, so you can edit, transpose, transcribe and customize it to your own needs.

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Here's the backing track. You can use it to practice, to play it on a concert or to make a YouTube video with you playing the trumpet.

Mihai Sorohan · Blott En Dag-Backing Track

Disclaimer:
Notes based on this clarinet version:
https://musescore.com/user/370826/scores/5751904
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Cheers and happy learning, 

Mihai

Free Jazz Practice Backing Tracks

 Whether you're learning your first jazz scale or preparing for your next jam session, playing with accompaniment makes practice much more enjoyable.

This collection contains backing tracks based on the chord progressions of well-known jazz standards. To respect copyright, the original melodies are not included, only the harmonic accompaniment.

Feel free to use these tracks to practice improvisation, scales and modes, phrasing, ear training, sight-reading of the themes or your own exercises, or simply to enjoy making music.
I hope they help make your practice sessions both more inspiring and more fun.

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The collection currently includes 37 backing tracks based on well-known jazz standards and will be expanded regularly with new titles.

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.

Cheers and happy learning,

Mihai

Chromatic Jazz Lick Warm-Up

This exercise was inspired by a short jazz lick heard in a live performance of Cantaloupe Island by Jean Caze, expanded into a longer chromatic warm-up pattern.
You can listen it here (around min 0:46)

It is a great exercise for developing finger coordination, articulation, flexibility, and smooth chromatic movement throughout the instrument.
You may download the music sheet as PDF, or in MuseScore format, so you can edit, transpose, transcribe and customize it to your own needs.

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Although inspired by a jazz idea, this exercise can be useful for players in many musical styles.

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.

Cheers and happy learning,

Mihai

"Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms (medium-advanced)

 "Jingle Bell Rock" is one of the most beloved Christmas songs of the 20th century. Composed by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe, the song was first recorded by Bobby Helms in 1957 and quickly became a holiday classic. Its playful combination of festive atmosphere and early rock 'n' roll rhythm offered a modern twist on traditional carols.

This trumpet version perfectly captures the joy of Christmas with a touch of retro charm , offering a colorful performance ideal for concerts, music lessons, or holiday events.

You may download the music sheet as PDF, or in MuseScore format, so you can edit, transpose, transcribe and customize it to your own needs.

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And here's the backing track. You can use it to practice, to play it on a concert or to make a YouTube video with you playing the trumpet:

Mihai Sorohan · Jingle Bell Rock-Bb Jazz Backing Track

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. 

 

Cheers and happy learning, 

Mihai

Franz Schubert - Ave Maria (medium-advanced)

Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria remains one of the most cherished works in the classical canon, a hymn of purity, grace, and quiet devotion.

This arrangement for trumpet and orchestra, featuring organ and strings, preserves the sacred character of the original while giving the trumpet a lyrical, almost vocal expressiveness that soars above the ensemble.

The piece is transposed to F (G for B♭ instruments), making it more comfortable for medium-advanced players to perform. In this register, the trumpet’s tone becomes warmer and softer, blending beautifully with the orchestral texture and enhancing the overall serenity of the piece.

You may download the music sheet as PDF, or in MuseScore format, so you can edit, transpose, transcribe and customize it to your own needs.

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Here is an example:

Mihai Sorohan · Ave Maria - Schubert - Bb Trumpet Version

And here's the backing track. You can use it to practice, to play it on a concert or to make a YouTube video with you playing the trumpet:

Mihai Sorohan · Ave Maria - Schubert - Backing Track

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. 

 

Cheers and happy learning, 

Mihai

Marc-Antoine Charpentier - Prelude to Te Deum

 Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704) was one of the most important French Baroque composers, known for his rich harmonies and grand ceremonial style. His Te Deum is a joyful hymn of praise, traditionally used to celebrate victory, thanksgiving, or great public events.

The Prelude to Te Deum—instantly recognizable for its majestic trumpet fanfares—captures a spirit of celebration and reverence. This version, arranged for trumpet, organ, and cello, preserves the solemn grandeur of the original while offering a compact and elegant form, suitable for weddings, ceremonies, or concerts.

You may download the music sheet as PDF, or in MuseScore format, so you can edit, transpose, transcribe and customize it to your own needs.

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Here is an example:

Mihai Sorohan · Marc-Antoine Charpentier - Prelude to Te Deum - Bb Trumpet Version

And here's the backing track. You can use it to practice, to play it on a concert or to make a YouTube video with you playing the trumpet:

Mihai Sorohan · Marc-Antoine Charpentier - Prelude to Te Deum - Backing Track

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. 

 

Cheers and happy learning, 

Mihai

Jeremiah Clarke - Trumpet Tune

 This elegant and festive piece by Jeremiah Clarke (late 17th century) is one of the most beloved trumpet works, often performed at weddings, ceremonies, and special occasions.

This version is arranged for trumpet, organ, and cello (doubling the bass line), offering a warm and balanced sound, ideal for both study and live performance.

You may download the music sheet as PDF, or in MuseScore format, so you can edit, transpose, transcribe and customize it to your own needs.

Click the image to download the format you want:

   

Here is an example:

Mihai Sorohan · J Clarke-Trumpet Tune-Bb Trumpet Version

And here's the backing track. You can use it to practice, to play it on a concert or to make a YouTube video with you playing the trumpet:

Mihai Sorohan · J Clarke-Trumpet Tune-Backing Track

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. 

 

Cheers and happy learning, 

Mihai