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A structured collection of articles, Claude Gordon recordings, and study materials organized within a systematic approach to trumpet pedagogy.

The Library brings together the Clarke-Gordon tradition in one place—allowing serious players to study concepts, trace ideas, and connect recordings, written material, and practical application.

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The Method Seven Basic Items Serious Study Clarke Autobiography

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Humes & Berg Pixie Plunger Mute Trumpet

Humes & Berg Pixie Plunger Mute Trumpet - Rubber

Mike Paulson Playing Give It One

Gerry Grant, Mike Paulson, Al Hirt, and Jim Paulson

Claude Gordon Playing Light Cavalry Overture

Claude Gordon Playing Light Cavalry Overture

Biodun Batik playing Trumpet

Biodun Batik playing Trumpet

Claude Gordon Playing Great Day

Claude Gordon Playing Great Day

Teach Myself or Take Private Lessons?

Teach Myself or Take Private Lessons?

Claude Gordon Playing El Capitan

Claude Gordon Playing El Capitan

Claude Gordon Band on The Dick Clark Show

Claude Gordon Band on The Dick Clark Show

Claude Gordon Playing Lullaby of Broadway

Claude Gordon Playing Lullaby of Broadway

Claude Gordon Playing Rhapsody by Chopin

Claude Gordon Playing Rhapsody by Chopin

David Bertie playing Clarke's Technical Studies Etude 5 in One Breath for the first time

David Bertie playing Clarke's Technical Studies Etude 5 in One Breath for the first time

Advanced Studies of Aaron Harris Reinterpreted by David Bertie

Advanced Studies of Aaron Harris Reinterpreted by David Bertie

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