A Practice Based Research: Interpretation and Performance of Modern Trumpet on Selected Compositional Work by Johan Nepomuk Hummel and Paul Hindemith

Authors

Chen Yanjie

Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia)

Mohd Nizam Nasrifan

Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia)

Wang Huandong

Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia)

Article Information

DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10200036

Subject Category: Music

Volume/Issue: 10/2 | Page No: 374-391

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-01-18

Accepted: 2026-01-24

Published: 2026-02-23

Abstract

With the advancement and development of history, the trumpet, as an accompanying and supporting instrument in musical works, has gradually begun to be emphasized by composers, and a large number of musical works in which the trumpet plays a major role have emerged. However, the interpretation and performance of trumpet works in different musical periods are different. Interpretation is very important in music performance, it is about how the performer presents the elements of tempo, dynamics, articulation and timbre during the performance. This study focused on analyzing the interpretation and performance of selected musical works from different periods using modern trumpet. This paper is a reflection of a Practice Based Research which focusses on interpretation and performance on selected compositional work. Based on the series of practice, researcher found that the using of articulation, dynamics, and the adjustment and utilization of breath and the strengthening of endurance in performance in. Based on the study orientation, together with the literature references, the researcher developed personal inspirations and experiences. This study has been an attempt to offer relevant advice and enlightenment to other trumpet players in their learning process.

Keywords

interpretation performance、modern trumpet

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