Accompaniment for the Sonata in D major for Trumpet and Strings by Henry Purcell (1659–1695), the greatest English composer of the Baroque era.
Trumpet Play-Along • Baroque
Sonata in D Major for TrumpetHenry Purcell
Henry PurcellPortrait: Wikimedia Commons
Play-along video
The sonata is short, festive and full of noble character, and it is one of the most popular Baroque works for trumpet and piccolo trumpet.
The work has three movements: a bright opening, a short expressive slow movement and a lively finale. The play-along helps you practise the style, the tempos and the clarity needed in Baroque music.
Practice tips
- Use a bright, noble sound without heavy vibrato.
- Keep the articulation light and clear.
- Shape the slow movement with simple, elegant phrasing.
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