Play along with the classics – Take The Lead: Blues Brothers for trumpet
Take The Lead: Blues Brothers (Trumpet) brings you the unforgettable energy and sound of the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Featuring iconic songs like Shake a Tail Feather, Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, and Gimme Some Lovin’, this edition offers idiomatic trumpet arrangements that capture the vibrant feel of the originals.
The accompanying CD includes full backing tracks and performance demonstrations, providing the perfect opportunity to practice your phrasing, tone and style in a realistic band context. These professional-quality tracks make every rehearsal feel like a live show – an excellent confidence boost for players preparing for concerts or recitals.
The Take The Lead series is fully integrated for multiple instruments including alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. Each edition is written in the same concert key, allowing players on different instruments to perform together – a brilliant resource for school bands, ensemble classes and small groups. Chord symbols are provided at concert pitch for piano or guitar accompaniment.
This book is ideal for beginner to intermediate trumpet players looking to expand their repertoire with timeless blues and soul hits while improving technique, dynamics, and musical confidence.
Song list
- Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
- Gimme Some Lovin’
- Jailhouse Rock
- Shake A Tail Feather
- She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride
- Soul Man
- Sweet Home Chicago
- Think
Minnie The Moocher
Shake A Tail Feather
She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride
Sweet Home Chicago
The Old Landmark
Think
| Arrangement | Trumpet |
| Genres | Film and TV |
| Format | Backing Tracks, Instrumental Album |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 23 |
| Media | CD, Sheet Music |
| Series | Take The Lead |
| Publisher | Faber Music |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780571528974 |
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