David German Trumpet Tune -

While the A section remains strictly diatonic (I, IV, V, I), the B section modulates to the relative minor (B minor) and briefly touches on the subdominant of the dominant (G Major). German avoids the prolonged suspensions of Baroque counterpoint, favoring clear, block chords under the melodic line.

The Festive Baroque Revival: An Analysis of David German’s Trumpet Tune david german trumpet tune

Right hand (Trumpet stop): D - F# - A | D - F# - A | D (dotted quarter) E (eighth) | F# - D - A (half) Left hand (accompaniment): D Major chord (whole) | D Major | G Major (half) | A Major (half) Pedal: D (whole) | D | G | A End of paper While the A section remains strictly diatonic (I,