Product Description
This beginner-level duet arrangement of La marche des soldats for Trumpet in B and Piano includes chord symbols only, with no lyrics. The B trumpet is a transposing instrument, written a whole step higher than concert pitch. The trumpet plays the bold, march-style melody in a bright, accessible register, while the piano provides a steady, simple accompaniment. The piece is based on a traditional French childrens marchwidely heard in kindergartens and featured in teaching materials like Maica Brandãos videos. Its origin is anonymous, likely adapted in the mid-20th century from older French military tunes.
What youll find in this sheet music:
Trumpet in B and Piano duet arrangement
Chord symbols only (no lyrics)
Melody in trumpet, accompaniment in piano
Beginner-friendly rhythms and articulation
Large, clean engraving
Basic dynamics for musical phrasing
About the music:
La marche des soldats is a French childrens march passed down through oral tradition. Although the composer is unknown, it likely evolved in the mid-1900s, adapted from military music into a simple, educational format that remains in use today.
About the instruments Trumpet in B & Piano:
The trumpets bright and commanding sound is ideal for march melodies, while the piano provides harmonic and rhythmic support. This duet helps students work on tone production, breath control, and ensemble coordination.
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