14 Characteristic Studies from ARBANs Method (Modern Adaptation and Playbacks by Claude EGEA - Version for Solo Trumpet and Solo Bb Instruments Most of the Trumpet, Euphonium, Saxhorn, Trombone and Tuba teachers remain close to the famous method "Grande Méthode Complète pour Cornet à Piston et Saxhorn" by Jean-Baptiste Alban (1825-1889), who was the first to set his instrument as a soloist instrument. FLEX Editions proposes the sheet music for the famous 14 characteristic studies from ARBANs Method together with 2 accompaniment CDs. Those studies have been revised, updated and dramatically modernised by Claude Egéa. This completely revised version allows making few pauses and breathings to work rigorously but with fun (yes, this is possible)! The 2 accompaniment CDs provide very modern playbacks recorded at various tempos, to work progressively. Listen to it and enjoy. We would be curious to know what Jean-Baptiste Arban would think of this version. Our common ambition is to give them a new lease of life. Who is Claude EGEA : Trompet player and Teacher, Claude Egéa won the first prize at Toulouse Conservatoire, then played at Toulouse symphonic orchestra, Orchestre National du Capitole, from 1982 to 1991. He is the Solo Trumpet player in Michel Legrand orchestra, member of Martial Solals Newdecaband and of Captain Mercier band. He performed in concerts with Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Salvador, Cabrel, Sanseverino to name a few...)