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60 Etudes for High Tuba or Euphonium - Georg Kopprasch ed. Bryan Doughty (bass clef only) |
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In stockA terrific method book that will challenge you with hours of study, both lyrical and technical. Many people know the name Kopprasch, and he studies have challenged brass players for generations. These studies are progressive and provide intereting study material for players of all levels.
Duration n/a
Difficulty level: 3-4.5/6
Suuplied with book in BC only
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25 Duets for Low Brass - Anthony O'Toole (bass clef only) |
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A great book of duets for either two euphoniums, or euphonium and tuba, or baritone and euphonium.
Very well, written with some nice rhythmic, stylistic and counting challenges. Also explores the Mixolydian and Dorian scales.
Not too difficult and well worth the effort.
Published by Cimarron Music Press.
About the Author
Anthony O'Toole , born 1988 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, holds a bachelor's degree in Music Theory & Composition from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied composition with Daniel Perlongo, Jack Stamp and David Martynuik. He is currently a master's student in Composition at George Mason University where he studies with Mark Camphouse. Anthony O'Toole's music is unique and fresh with its intense rhythmic energy, lush jazz-influenced harmonic language, and his talent for highly effective and colorful orchestration. Mr. O'Toole has written more than 100 works for almost every medium and began writing music in his early teens. In high school his interest in composition stemmed from his studies as a percussionist and love of performing. He also became a competent multi-instrumentalist learning piano, viola, saxophone, clarinet, trombone and tuba. Although he is largely self-taught as a composer he credits many of his teachers for being mentors and advocates of his music. While at IUP he had the pleasure of receiving lessons and attending lectures from guest composers such as Cindy McTee, Samuel Hazo, Christopher Marshall, Frank Ticheli, Clark MacAllister, Richard Danielpour, Bruce Yurko and Drew Hemenger. After graduation from IUP in 2011 he worked full-time as a composer while also working as an orchestrator and arranger for 2 years before beginning his MM in Composition at GMU. In the last 5 years Mr. O'Toole has seen success as a composer winning numerous prizes which include the Grand Prize in the 2012 Garritan Composition Contest for his orchestral work 'CA-91' as well as other accolades and honorable mentions. His music has been featured in the GIA Publication 'Teaching Music Through Performance in Band' (Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment edition) and a large amount of his music is published by Cimarron Music Press, Euphonium.com and Bandworks Publications. In particular, his band music has become rather popular and has been played by some of the finest ensembles including the University of North Texas Wind Symphony, The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble and the United States Coast Guard Band. His band music and chamber music have been performed all over the country and internationally in Canada, Australia, Tawain, Portugal, Britain, Brazil and Singapore.
Duration n/a
Difficulty level 3.5,4/6
Supplied wirth book in BC only
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Twelve Jazz Duets - Jack Gale - for Trumpet and Trombone (or two euphs/baris) - with play along CD |
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A great of jazz duets, very suitable for our instruments. A chance for you to explore some jazz style duets, with a backing CD, that can be used in performance.
A really great challenge to play something different and refreshing.
Play play along CD has the 12 tracks in both duet form, accompanied by bass and drums, and just drum and bass accompaniments only that can be used for performance.
Published by Cimarron Music Press
Duration : n/a
Difficulgty level: 4/6
Supplied with book and playalong CD, trumpet in TC and trombonw part in BC.
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Euph'Tudes - Progressive Concert Etudes - Phil Snedecor - Treble clef |
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Phil writes: These euphonium-specific studies were inspired by Hiram Diaz (that’s right-The President’s Own euphonium player!), who had me pull out all the stops to explore the amazing versatility of this instrument. You’ve never seen anything like this before! BC or TC Bb versions now avaliable!
I've always been fascinated by the Euphonium and their owners. They seem to be stuck between so many different worlds, both technically and musically. They can play gorgeous melodies as well as lightning, fast, technical passages, and often do, not only in the same piece, but sometimes in the same line of music for years, the great Robert King tried to get the Boston Symphony Orchestra to endow a Euphonium chair and make that voice take up permanent residence in the orchestra. Certainly, the orchestral works that exist in the repertoire by Strauss, Holst, and others that score for Euphonium (or tenor tuba) are richer for this addition. The fact that Mr King was not successful in his quest, speaks more to the orchestral worlds inflexibility than to the versatility of this fascinating instrument. Certainly the musical ensembles that regularly use this voice find it indispensable. In my many brass ensemble arrangements for the Washington Symphonic Brass, the euphonium part was one of the most fun to imagine.
In the pages of this book, I offer up a small addition to your ever increasing and expanding repertoire. My hope is that it will find a place on your music stand as a book. That's both fun to play and challenging. Here's to the next 200 years of Euphonium!"
Steve Mead writes: this book is highly recommended. It's very challenging as lots of euphonium-inspired classical influences can be detected, and it's all over the instrument! Fantastic to study and work up to a high level.
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with : book in bsss clef, 44 pages
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Euph'Tudes - Progressive Concert Etudes - Phil Snedecor - Bass clef |
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Phil writes: These euphonium-specific studies were inspired by Hiram Diaz (that’s right-The President’s Own euphonium player!), who had me pull out all the stops to explore the amazing versatility of this instrument. You’ve never seen anything like this before! BC or TC Bb versions now avaliable!
I've always been fascinated by the Euphonium and their owners. They seem to be stuck between so many different worlds, both technically and musically. They can play gorgeous melodies as well as lightning, fast, technical passages, and often do, not only in the same piece, but sometimes in the same line of music for years, the great Robert King tried to get the Boston Symphony Orchestra to endow a Euphonium chair and make that voice take up permanent residence in the orchestra. Certainly, the orchestral works that exist in the repertoire by Strauss, Holst, and others that score for Euphonium (or tenor tuba) are richer for this addition. The fact that Mr King was not successful in his quest, speaks more to the orchestral worlds inflexibility than to the versatility of this fascinating instrument. Certainly the musical ensembles that regularly use this voice find it indispensable. In my many brass ensemble arrangements for the Washington Symphonic Brass, the euphonium part was one of the most fun to imagine.
In the pages of this book, I offer up a small addition to your ever increasing and expanding repertoire. My hope is that it will find a place on your music stand as a book. That's both fun to play and challenging. Here's to the next 200 years of Euphonium!"
Steve Mead writes: this book is highly recommended. It's very challenging as lots of euphonium-inspired classical influences can be detected, and it's all over the instrument! Fantastic to study and work up to a high level.
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with : book in bsss clef, 44 pages
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Super Duets - Philip Sparke - 15 progressive duets for trombones or euphonium - TC |
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Philip Sparke’s Super Duets is the third volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first books in the series (Starter Duets, Skilful Duets) this collection contains longer pieces that are suitable for the more advanced player. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Super Duets takes the player into new keys, with new technical and musical challenges, and contains pieces suitable for concert or recital. The series provides invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method.
This is book in is TREBLE clef.
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Super Duets - Philip Sparke - 15 progressive duets for trombones or euphonium - BC |
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Philip Sparke’s Super Duets is the third volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first books in the series (Starter Duets, Skilful Duets) this collection contains longer pieces that are suitable for the more advanced player. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Super Duets takes the player into new keys, with new technical and musical challenges, and contains pieces suitable for concert or recital. The series provides invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method.
This is book in is BASS clef.
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100 Days of Trumpet Practice - Rex Richardson - Practice Book (TC) |
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100 Days of Trumpet Practice is a solid practice ritual. A true recipe book covering all aspects of trumpet (brass) playing. Rex Richardson establishes the structure of a disciplined routine. A concept that reveals the meticulous and efficient daily work of one of the great virtuosos. Ear training and mouthpiece buzzing, sound production, flexibility, articulation, fingers, range, improvisation, reading and transposition, repertoire, scales and arpeggios.
Renowned as a performer and composer of new, genre-busting music, Yamaha Performing Artist Rex Richardson has been called “One of the finest virtuosos of our time” (Brass Herald) “a standout soloist with the power, range and flexibility to rival Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw” (DownBeat), and “among the very best trumpet soloists in the world today” (Journal of the International Trumpet Guild).
A professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) since 2002, he has served as International Tutor in Trumpet at England’s Royal Northern College of Music and at Austria’s JAM Music Lab University.
Although conceived for the trumpet, we believe that this method has many many outstanding benefits for Euphonium and Baritone players also. Highly recommended.
TC only
Published by Edition BIM (Switzerland)
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MDP Method (treble clef) - **NEW** |
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This is an excellent new addition to the euphonium/baritone method book repertory.
76 pages of outstanding studies and daily drills, refreshingly original, from the pen of composer Daniel Hall.
From intermediate to advanced. High quality publication.
Micah Dominic Parsons writes:
Over the course of the past year, I have been working alongside Daniel Hall to create an accessible exercise book for amateur musicians. In our modern world, we are becoming increasingly busy with work, family and hobby commitments and finding the time to practice each day especially after a busy day can be difficult.
Over the past seven years, I have tested and adapted my own practice routine to fit around my own commitments which has developed my own personal interest in developing a method book which can aid in encouraging the individual to develop their own daily practice routine which fits around their daily commitments and also maintains and improves their current standard.
The MDP Method Book is an amalgamation of a number of personal practice routines which I have developed over the past seven years to fit around my daily routines.
The book contains a range of exercises which cover all the basic technical aspects of practice and is designed to be used for fifteen minutes over a six or seven day period.
The MDP Method is split into sections which can be tackled either as a whole in one practice session or individually working through the book working on one exercise within each section for a total period of thirty minutes. The book is designed to accommodate all musicians from those working at a beginner level to those working at a more advanced level.
Please note: TREBLE CLEF ONLY
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30 Etudes Melodiques - Emile Joseph Trognee (TC only) |
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Emile Joseph Trognée was born on 4th of July 1868 in Tirimon, Belgium. He studied trumpet at the Brussels Conservatory. After winning a European competition in 1902, he became solo trumpet and cornet at the Mariinskiy Theatre (now called Kirov Theatre) in St. Petersburg. He spent the rest of his life in Russia, working at the Mariinskiy for 25 years, and he died in 1942 of hunger during the three year siege of Leningrad by German troops.
Trognée was an outstanding musician. A well-known Russian conductor, Karl Eliasberg, wrote: “Trognée had a unique feeling of ensemble; his sense of dynamics and musical phrasing was remarkable. His sound was never forced but always bright, powerful and even in all registers. He was also a great master of very soft legato playing and well-known for his performances of the “Ring”, “Rienzi” and “Lohengrin” as well as of the operas of Tchaikovsky and Verdi.”
Trognée was respected by both musicians and composers. He advised Rimsky-Korsakow to make some changes in the trumpet part of his opera the “The Legend of the invisible City of Kitezh” (the well known difficult trumpet passage in the symphonic poem of the “Battle at Kerzhenets”).
Trognée taught at the Baltic Fleet Music School from 1911-1917 and at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music School of St.Petersburg from 1928 to 1941. He wrote several works for trumpet and cornet. His “Fantasia-Caprice”, published in Moscow in 1946 in Tabakov’s “Elementary and progressive Trumpet Method” was especially popular for many years.
The “Studies for Trumpet”, published 1932 by Triton in St.Petersburg were also well known. These 15 final etudes have been dedicated to Mikhail Tabakov (1877-1956), the father of the modern Russian trumpet school. Serguej Bolotin, the Russian trumpet player, preserved them together with Trognée’s complete muscial work. These studies, as well as the works of Vassili Brandt or Oskar Böhme, have greatly contributed, to the history of the Russian trumpet school.
About 15 Grandes Etudes
This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia.
Product details
Composed 1932Genre: romanticPages:33Publisher: Editions BimDuration N/ADifficulty level 4/6Supplied with book in TC only (33 pages)
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Arturo Sandoval - Brass Playing Concepts and 12 Original Studies (TC only) |
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This is one of Steve's favourite books, since MANY years, and here now for the first time at the Euphoniumstore.
About Brass Playing Concepts
The Work
The art of the brass musician is measured by the extent, the intensity and the quality of his mastery as well as the influence of his personality. The phenomenal mastery of Arturo Sandoval has aroused the admiration, respect and even the incredulity of audiences, of his colleagues and of young students. Not a few imagine that there must be sorne kind of special trick involved here ...
The approach proposed here by Arturo Sandoval - as perhaps that of every artist who has made his way to success and can verbalize his experience - may appear simple. In fact, it is. As simple as is the solution to every problem, once it is found...
Arturo Sandoval was born November 6th,1949 in Artemis, province of Havanna, Cuba. At the age of fifteen he entered the Cuban National School of the Arts where he studied classical trumpet. In 1965 he met the great Russian trumpet player Timofey Dokshidser and was deeply impressed by his artistry. From 1974 to 1980 he played with the famous Cuban Irakere big band. Then he created his own band, started to travel to foreign countries, getting finally the international recognition he deserved. In 1990 he left Cuba for good and settled in the USA. He has since toured all over the world, recording many CDs and his fame is growing constantly. His phenomenal virtuoso trumpet playing and his great talent as a pianist and film music composer are admired worldwide by classical and jazz musicians.
49 pages. With special sections devoted to breathing, lip buzzing, the mouthpiece, warming up, the tongue, the attack, pedal tones, muscles of the body, endurance, diet and health, the teeth and their configuration, flexibility, relaxation and more!
You will never tire of these 12 original studies!
Published by Editions BIM
Duration N/A
Difficulty level 3-6!!
Supplied with book (49 pages) with all studies in Treble Clef.
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15 Grand Etudes - Emile Joseph Trognee (TC only) |
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Emile Joseph Trognée (1868-1942)
Emile Joseph Trognée was born on 4th of July 1868 in Tirimon, Belgium. He studied trumpet at the Brussels Conservatory. After winning a European competition in 1902, he became solo trumpet and cornet at the Mariinskiy Theatre (now called Kirov Theatre) in St. Petersburg. He spent the rest of his life in Russia, working at the Mariinskiy for 25 years, and he died in 1942 of hunger during the three year siege of Leningrad by German troops.
Trognée was an outstanding musician. A well-known Russian conductor, Karl Eliasberg, wrote: “Trognée had a unique feeling of ensemble; his sense of dynamics and musical phrasing was remarkable. His sound was never forced but always bright, powerful and even in all registers. He was also a great master of very soft legato playing and well-known for his performances of the “Ring”, “Rienzi” and “Lohengrin” as well as of the operas of Tchaikovsky and Verdi.”
Trognée was respected by both musicians and composers. He advised Rimsky-Korsakow to make some changes in the trumpet part of his opera the “The Legend of the invisible City of Kitezh” (the well known difficult trumpet passage in the symphonic poem of the “Battle at Kerzhenets”).
Trognée taught at the Baltic Fleet Music School from 1911-1917 and at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music School of St.Petersburg from 1928 to 1941. He wrote several works for trumpet and cornet. His “Fantasia-Caprice”, published in Moscow in 1946 in Tabakov’s “Elementary and progressive Trumpet Method” was especially popular for many years.
The “Studies for Trumpet”, published 1932 by Triton in St.Petersburg were also well known. These 15 final etudes have been dedicated to Mikhail Tabakov (1877-1956), the father of the modern Russian trumpet school. Serguej Bolotin, the Russian trumpet player, preserved them together with Trognée’s complete muscial work. These studies, as well as the works of Vassili Brandt or Oskar Böhme, have greatly contributed, to the history of the Russian trumpet school.
About 15 Grandes Etudes
This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia.
Originally composed for trumpet, but the extended studies work extremely well for euphonium and baritone
Published by Editions BIM
Duration N/A
Difficulty level: 4,4.5/6
Supplied with book in TC only (33 pages)
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Brasstrail- Duet Series Vol.1 - Bass clef - NEW!! |
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From the people who brought you the popular Brass Trail Method book:
24 traditional duets for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn - this page is for the bass clef version
This collection contains 8 freshly written wind tunes, 8 german folk songs & 8 international folk songs composed and / or arranged for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn.
Wise: Longing for the distance, a bit of luck, in a good mood !, Dr Berlesmichl, Ds Herrgöttli, Auerbach waltz, As Grüassli vu da Hörnlihütta, Auf dem Hohen Ifen
German Folk Songs: Bajazzo, Egg girl from the country, how beautiful are you, Many despise the noble music, No beautiful country at this time, Heavily laden with the treasures of the Orient, We love the storms, the roaring waves, Good evening, good night
International Folk Songs: The last rose of summer, Un poquito cantas, Lueget, vo Bärg und Tal, Wellerman, The Wayfaring Stranger, Hava Nagila, Choson Kale Mazel Tov, Indodana
Level of Difficulty: 3/6
Duration N/A
Supplied with : duet book in Edition German / English, 32 pages in BC
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Brasstrail- Duet Series Vol.1 - Treble clef - NEW!! |
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From the people who brought you the popular Brass Trail Method book:
24 traditional duets for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn - this page is for the treble clef version
This collection contains 8 freshly written wind tunes, 8 german folk songs & 8 international folk songs composed and / or arranged for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn.
Wise: Longing for the distance, a bit of luck, in a good mood !, Dr Berlesmichl, Ds Herrgöttli, Auerbach waltz, As Grüassli vu da Hörnlihütta, Auf dem Hohen Ifen
German Folk Songs: Bajazzo, Egg girl from the country, how beautiful are you, Many despise the noble music, No beautiful country at this time, Heavily laden with the treasures of the Orient, We love the storms, the roaring waves, Good evening, good night
International Folk Songs: The last rose of summer, Un poquito cantas, Lueget, vo Bärg und Tal, Wellerman, The Wayfaring Stranger, Hava Nagila, Choson Kale Mazel Tov, Indodana
Level of Difficulty: 3/6
Duration N/A
Supplied with : duet book in Edition German / English, 32 pages in TC
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Brass Trail - Method book for Bariton/Euphonium/Tenorhorn - Treble Clef version - Michael Muller and Maria Sturm - NEW!! |
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Here is an exciting new method book, written and published in Germany, by two euphonium players Maria Sturm and Michael Muller, that is sure to win many friends and admirers.
This is an extremely well put together book, (desribed as a 'brass school') with loads of exercises covering all the basic skills that we need, and there are also in addition many original etudes, and some excerpts from very famous solos and classical solos. There are also lots of additional features including a practice diary, recommended literature, a note-taking section, fingering charts and lots of explanatory sections too.
It's a really good book to work through alone, and of course very suitable for a teacher to work with students as it covers so many things in a logical progression.
This is beautifully printed, very high quality publication, and we at the Euphoniumstore recommend this method book highly. It's a great addition to our education resources.
For more info and examples, and the mp3 downloads go to https://www.brasstrail.de/downloads/
Method book for tenorhorn (in Bb), baritone/bariton and euphonium (in TREBLE CLEF in Bb). The bass clef (in C) book is also available on this site.
Duration : n/a
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: book in both German/English language, 88 pages + mp3 Audio (Download) - see. www.brasstrail.de
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Brass Trail - Method book for Bariton/Euphonium/Tenorhorn - Bass Clef version - Michael Muller and Maria Sturm - NEW!! |
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Here is an exciting new method book, written and published in Germany, by two euphonium players Maria Sturm and Michael Muller, that is sure to win many friends and admirers.
This is an extremely well put together book, (desribed as a 'brass school') with loads of exercises covering all the basic skills that we need, and there are also in addition many original etudes, and some excerpts from very famous solos and classical solos. There are also lots of additional features including a practice diary, recommended literature, a note-taking section, fingering charts and lots of explanatory sections too.
It's a really good book to work through alone, and of course very suitable for a teacher to work with students as it covers so many things in a logical progression.
This is beautifully printed, very high quality publication, and we at the Euphoniumstore recommend this method book highly. It's a great addition to our education resources.
For more info and examples, and the mp3 downloads go to https://www.brasstrail.de/downloads/
Method book for tenorhorn (in Bb), baritone/bariton and euphonium (in BASS CLEF in C). The treble clef (in Bb) book is also available on this site.
Duration : n/a
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: book in both German/English language, 88 pages + mp3 Audio (Download) - see. www.brasstrail.de
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Selected Studies for Baritone/Euphonium - H. Voxman - Treble Clef version |
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Here is one of the most important study books that has been very popular in the US scene for decades. It is the classic Voxman 'Selected Studies' method book for Baritone (Euphonium) and this page is dedicated to the Treble Clef version of the book (BC also available).
Advanced Etudes, Scales and Arpgeggios in All Major and Minor Keys
"The next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level ofperformance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists."
Published by Rubank Publications
Duration: 72 pages
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: Book in Treble Clef
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Selected Studies for Baritone/Euphonium - H. Voxman - Bass Clef version |
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Here is one of the most important study books that has been very popular in the US scene for decades. It is the classic Voxman 'Selected Studies' method book for Baritone (Euphonium) and this page is dedicated to the Bass Clef version of the book (TC also available).
Advanced Etudes, Scales and Arpgeggios in All Major and Minor Keys
"The next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level ofperformance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists."
Published by Rubank Publications
Duration: 72 pages
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: Book in Bass Clef
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The Complete Method - The Essential Tutor for all brass Instrumentalists (Wright&Round) |
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Here is a really classic method book containing many exercises from some of the greats of the brass band tradition.
This book has clearly stood the test of time and is recommended by many brass teachers.
This method has been used for many years and is regarded as one of the best tutors for the absolute beginner to a quite advanced stage of playing a brass instrument. The book is spirally bound for ease of use.
Contributors
John Hartmann, Alexander Owen, William Rimmer, Frederick Durham, Geo.F. Birkenshaw, W. Paris Chambers, J.S. Cox, Ferdinand Brange, Williem Weide, T. H. Rollinson
Published by Wright & Round
Duration: 63 pages of exercises
Difficulty level, from 1 to 4/6
Book is Treble Clef only.
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Arban Studies 1-14 - Ed. Gomm and Mayes (solo part, piano part and 2CDs) Treble Clef version |
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Here is a superb new release from Brass Wind Publications which is sure to bring a new and fresh dimension to your technical practice, with these famous 14 Characteristic Studies, found at the back of the Arban Grand Method.
As well as a beautifully producted solo part and piano accompaniment, this set includes 2 two highquality cds with the piano accompaniment (with a real pianist and real piano!), each in three different tempi: 1. slow practice 2. performance tempo 3. fast performance tempo!
From the publishers:
For nearly 150 years Jean-Baptiste Arban's 14 studies have been an essential part of a brass player's practice routine. Arban's original parts contain many inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Whilst we had no intention of creating an 'Urtext' edition, we have attempted to make each study's phrasing, articulation and where necessary, dynamics consistent with itself, without losing the character and intentions of Arban's manuscript. We, therefore, chose not to add dynamics at the beginning of studies where Arban has omitted them, as you will quickly discover the right dynamic (for you) on practising the piece. You may also, as performer, wish to change or ignore our suggestions, for that is what they are and you must feel free to do so.
This edition includes imaginative piano accompaniments written to reflect the nature of the solo part and enhance the soloist's practice whilst lending these studies also to the concert repertoire. Our hope is that you will gain more from playing these great studies 'with accompaniment’ rather than the traditional way 'without'.
The CD that accompanies this edition contains John Alley's accompaniments in three tempi. One for slow practice, one for general performance and then one for the virtuoso! Also included are stylish performances of all 14 studies by leading UK trumpeter Paul Mayes which are retained for guidance in this euphonium edition. In order to produce an artistically cohesive CD Paul Mayes’ performances are a mix of the two featured performance tempi
Highly recommended!
Duration n/a
Diffiulty level 4-5.5/6
Supplied with: solo part in treble clef (bass clef version also available on this site), piano accompaniment, and 2CDs with playalong accompaniments in 3 different tempi (and demo performance)
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Arban Studies 1-14 - Ed. Gomm and Mayes (solo part, piano part and 2CDs) Bass Clef version |
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Here is a superb new release from Brass Wind Publications which is sure to bring a new and fresh dimension to your technical practice, with these famous 14 Characteristic Studies, found at the back of the Arban Grand Method.
As well as a beautifully producted solo part and piano accompaniment, this set includes 2 two high quality cds with the piano accompaniment (with a real pianist and real piano!), each in three different tempi: 1. slow practice 2. performance tempo 3. fast performance tempo!
From the publishers:
For nearly 150 years Jean-Baptiste Arban's 14 studies have been an essential part of a brass player's practice routine. Arban's original parts contain many inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Whilst we had no intention of creating an 'Urtext' edition, we have attempted to make each study's phrasing, articulation and where necessary, dynamics consistent with itself, without losing the character and intentions of Arban's manuscript. We, therefore, chose not to add dynamics at the beginning of studies where Arban has omitted them, as you will quickly discover the right dynamic (for you) on practising the piece. You may also, as performer, wish to change or ignore our suggestions, for that is what they are and you must feel free to do so.
This edition includes imaginative piano accompaniments written to reflect the nature of the solo part and enhance the soloist's practice whilst lending these studies also to the concert repertoire. Our hope is that you will gain more from playing these great studies 'with accompaniment’ rather than the traditional way 'without'.
The CD that accompanies this edition contains John Alley's accompaniments in three tempi. One for slow practice, one for general performance and then one for the virtuoso! Also included are stylish performances of all 14 studies by leading UK trumpeter Paul Mayes which are retained for guidance in this euphonium edition. In order to produce an artistically cohesive CD Paul Mayes’ performances are a mix of the two featured performance tempi
Highly recommended!
Duration n/a
Diffiulty level 4-5.5/6
Supplied with: solo part in bass clef (treble clef version also available on this site), piano accompaniment, and 2CDs with playalong accompaniments in 3 different tempi (and demo performance)
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Ten Intermediate Duets for Two Euphoniums (BC) - Andrew Duncan |
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New and very well written duets from tuba virtuoso/composer Andrew Duncan.
10 extended duets to keep students/adults busy and focussed.
Steven Mead intends to use these duets in forthcoming workshops and masterclasses!
Ten Intermediate Duets for Two Euphoniums, Bass Clef Edition (Treble Clef version also available on this site)
A collection of 10 original duets written in variety of popular styles and suitable for players of an intermediate standard.
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Overture
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Marcia Prima
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Marcia Secondo
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A Song
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Walt’s Waltz
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Copycats
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Intermezzo
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Staccato Stomp
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Dynamic Duo
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Swan Song
Published by Duncan Music Press.
Duration 25 mins total
Difficulty level 2-4
Supplied with 21 page book in Bass Clef
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25 Progressive Studies for Euph and Baritone - Treble clef - Andrew Duncan |
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25 Progressive Studies is written for developing euphonium and baritone players and is made up of 25 studies ranging from music suitable for a beginner through to Grade 5.
Throughout the book musical theory is introduced and explained, then demonstrated in the studies that follow.
The book also includes Fingering Charts for -
3 Valve Euphonium or Baritone
4 Valve Euphonium or Baritone
Published by Duncan Music Press
Highly recommended
Duration N/A
Difficulty level : 1-3/6
Supplied with 17 page book in TC
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200 Dances for Cornet or Saxhorn (euph/bari/tenor horn/tuba) from the Victorian Parlour - compiled by Andy Kershaw |
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Here is a brand-new collection of late 19th century pieces, perfect for study material, stylistic work, sight reading and etudes for audition etc. And, they are so much fun!
There is a wealth of inventive and absolutely delightful historic pieces here, a compendium of four books.
A high quality facsimile copy of a Compendium of 4 books originally published c. 1880 including ‘40 Polkas’, ‘25 Quadrilles’, ‘50 Anglaise, Bourbonnaise’ and ‘100 Melodies’.
Over 120 pages of music by composers including Strauss, Schubert, Musard, Rossini and many more. These were arranged and compiled for cornet and Saxhorns (now the modern day brass band family) and would have been played in Victorian parlours. They are perfect for sight reading and technical development.
Suitable for all treble clef reading brass instrumentalists!
Duration: It will take you hours to play them all !!!
Difficulty level: 2,3, 3.5/6
Supplied with : Book in TC. approx 120 pages
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Brass Gym Method book with CD - bass clef |
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The Brass Gym: A Comprehensive Daily Routine for Brass Players by Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian. The Brass Gym includes a 108 page book and 78 minute play-along CD featuring the two authors. This book features great descriptions by the authors as well as very challenging exercises. A fine addition and a great text for a challenging daily Routine. Highly recommended by Steve who uses it every day and with his students at the RNCM.
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Misa's Technicals Book 1 - Treble clef - Misa Mead **special offer** |
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Misa Mead has created this outstanding 75 page book of 40 extended technical studies for euphonium, that covers all tonalities and the full extended range of the instrument.
It is definitely not a book for beginners, but would suit good intermediate level, advanced and professional players.
Misa originally created 40 technical videos which she put on social media, and such was the overwhelming response to these, this book has now been written. This is how this wonderful book originated.
This book covers so many areas of technical study, and allows the student of freedom to work at them at their own pace and increase the tempo as facility comes.
This book covers all aspects of performance technique: different articulation exercises, range, intervals, finger studies, rhythmic studies, harmonic studies. This book is almost unique in the range that it demands, and reflects the range that is demanded by the modern euphonium player.
Misa writes: Technical skills for brass players also help with musicality. When we have developed the perfect technique we can play any music as we want. I hope this book helps you to enjoy your music-making.
You can see all the exercises being performed by Misa is an extended video: https://youtu.be/VI94RvcHbog
This book is available in TC and BC, and this page is for the treble clef book. It is attractively produced in high quality, with wire bound binding.
PDF download is also available (£13)
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Brass Gym Method book with CD - treble clef |
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The Brass Gym: A Comprehensive Daily Routine for Brass Players by Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian. The Brass Gym includes a 108 page book and 78 minute play-along CD featuring the two authors. This book features great descriptions by the authors as well as very challenging exercises. A fine addition and a great text for a challenging daily Routine. Highly Recommended by Steve who uses it every day and with his students at the RNCM.
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Misa's Technicals Book 1 - Bass clef - Misa Mead ** special offer** |
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Misa Mead has created this outstanding 75 page book of 40 extended technical studies for euphonium, that covers all tonalities and the full extended range of the instrument.
It is definitely not a book for beginners, but would suit good intermediate level, advanced and professional players. Misa originally created 40 technical videos which she put on social media, and such was the overwhelming response to these, this book has now been written. This is how this wonderful book originated.
This book covers so many areas of technical study, and allows the student of freedom to work at them at their own pace and increase the tempo as facility comes.
This book covers all aspects of performance technique: different articulation exercises, range, intervals, finger studies, rhythmic studies, harmonic studies.
This book is almost unique in the range that it demands, and reflects the range that is demanded by the modern euphonium player.
Misa writes: Technical skills for brass players also help with musicality. When we have developed the perfect technique we can play any music as we want. I hope this book helps you to enjoy your music-making.
You can see all the exercises being performed by Misa in an extended video: https://youtu.be/VI94RvcHbog
This book is available in TC and BC, and this page is for the bass clef book.
It is attractively produced in high quality, with wire bound binding.
This book will be available as a PDF download will also be available (£13) from 24th May.
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Per Euphonium ad Astra - Derek Bourgeois - 10 unaccompanied studies for euphonium (Bass Clef) |
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Here is a book of 10 intermediate level studies for euphonium composed by the late great Derek Bourgeois (died 2017).
They are all given titles, reflecting ten different moods.
Majestic • Pompous • Wistful • Joyful • Happy • Contented • Downcast • Carefree • Convivial • Complex
All are great fun to play, and are excellent for intermediate level students to work on alone, or with their teachers.
Derek himself used to be a tuba player, and has written a great deal of brass music, both solos and for bands and orchestras. He really understood the brass medium extraordinarily well.
This book is available in TC and BC (treble clef and bass clef). This page is for the BASS CLEF VERSION
Highly recommended.
Level 2.5,3/6
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Per Euphonium ad Astra - Derek Bourgeois - 10 unaccompanied studies for euphonium (Treble Clef) |
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Here is a book of 10 intermediate level studies for euphonium composed by the late great Derek Bourgeois (died 2017).
They are all given titles, reflecting ten different moods.
Majestic • Pompous • Wistful • Joyful • Happy • Contented • Downcast • Carefree • Convivial • Complex
All are great fun to play, and are excellent for intermediate level students to work on alone, or with their teachers.
Derek himself used to be a tuba player, and has written a great deal of brass music, both solos and for bands and orchestras. He really understood the brass medium extraordinarily well.
This book is available in TC and BC (treble clef and bass clef). This page is for the TREBLE CLEF VERSION
Highly recommended.
Level 2.5,3/6
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Euphonium Passion 2 - Gilles Martin - Book with CD accompaniment |
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This is the second volume of Euphonium Passion, composed and arranged by Gilles Martin.
Once again this book makes for very interesting and relaxing practice, but of course it is a step up in difficulty from book 1, and will make a nice challenge for high school and intermediate players. The accompaniment is a delight on the ears, and as with volume one, you have a piano part, and also this CD backing, which you can also perform. I'm convinced this series is going to prove to be very popular, as it is incidentally already in France.
Duration: approx. 50 mins (15 pieces)
Difficulty level: 3/6
Supplied with: CD, piano accompaniment, solo parts in BC and TC
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Euphonium Passion 1 - Gilles Martin - Book with CD accompaniment |
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The two books in the series are very special in terms of what it offers the musician. This book, volume one, is really aimed at a young, junior high school player, but I'm convinced that many older players will also enjoy this too. The CD accompaniment is very well done, and many of the pieces are in the kind of pseudo-French folksong style, but with some very interesting harmonies and twists that make for very interesting study and hopefully enjoyable performances. There are 18 pieces in total here and arrange in duration from about 2-4 minutes for each piece.
Now your family really won't mind you practising! This is not guarantee, but I have sincere feeling about this!
Duration approx: 45-50 mins
Difficulty level: 2/6
Supplied with: CD backing, piano part, and solo parts in TC and BC.
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Famous Sousa Marches - Arranged by Philip Sparke (15 wind band euphonium parts) - in Bass Clef only |
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This very attractive little book will create hours of fun for anyone who loves marches, and in particular, those of John Philip Sousa.
Philip Spark no less has collated this set of march parts. Feel free to play along with on Youtube, or on recordings, with your headphones on. You can imagine you are playing in Sousa's band
It's a great resource for this student and amateur enthusiast alike.
The 15 marches : The Beau Ideal, The Black Horse Troop, El Capitan, The Fairest of the Fair, Hands Across the Sea, The High School Cadets, The Invincible Eagle, King Cotton, The Liberty Bell, Manhattan Beach, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Semper Fidelis, The Stars and Stripes Forever, The Thunderer, The Washington Post.
Published by Anglo Music Press
Each March is approximately 3.5 minutes
Difficulty 3 or 4/6
Supplied with Solo Part in BC only
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Bordogni Vocalises (Rochut) in bass clef - Vol.4 (12 pieces) - with piano acc. on CD |
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Perhaps the most famous instrumental vocalises, now you can enjoy them with piano accompaniment on the supplied CD.
Please note the solo part is in Bass Clef.
The Bordogni Vocalises have been transcribed by David Schwartz for trombone or euphonium. This volume includes 12 more advanced vocalises along with an audio compact disc with Bordogni's original piano accompaniments for all 12 vocalises.
The perfect way to develop your 'vocal' style !
Difficulty level 3/6
Supplied with solo part in BC and accompanying CD.
These relatively new additions to the literature can really be useful to young players. With the employment of the piano CD the students will have to learn to keep good time and will also learn better intonation at a faster rate. The trombone part as transcribed from Bordogni is slightly different at times from the Rochut editions, but Schwartz does a good job indicating these differences. He also provides a list for comparison between the two edition numbers. Other benefits of the book are that there are 3 etudes provided again in different keys at the end of the book, and 2 etudes with faster tempos (although in one of these cases it is difficult to make music at such a tempo). Schwartz also provides a nice overview of Bordogni and concisely explains his edition. Overall this is a welcome addition to our literature, for we now have the ability to rehearse these famous etudes with a CD accompaniment, and it is likely that some may use these for public performances. Grade 2-3.
Comments from Teachers
"David, you have made a monumental contribution to trombone instruction, now and for the future."
- Richard W. Bowles, Gainesville, FL
"David, Thank You! My students and I love it. In my studio Bordogni/Rochut will be phased out and replaced with Bordogni/Schwartz. Thanks for providing this valuable service to the trombone community."
- Nathaniel O. Brickens, University of Texas at Austin
"David, I have my students working out of book one of your set and they are enjoying it immensely. Now that they have the CD versions you have done, they don't know how they ever played them without --- I had one girl yesterday who sang the piano intro before she began playing --- pretty darned neat!"
- Peter Ellefson, Indiana University
"David, Congratulations on your Bordogni editions. The Bordogni-Rochut vocalises have served as the musical basis for most trombonists' legato and "singing" standards. How wonderful it is to have them available in new editions which include CD piano accompaniments. Trombonists have the opportunity to develop and refine their harmonic understanding in the practice room."
- Tom Everett, Harvard University, Founder ITA
"David, You'll be happy to know that I have officially stopped using Rochut. All my students are now directed to use your editions. The accompaniments make such a difference in their practice and I appreciate the scholarly information and advice."
- Mike Hall, Old Dominion University
"David, Good for you! Your series of Bordogni etudes with accompaniment CD are a great addition to my active teaching and practicing materials. I use them to promote good intonation, rhythm, musicality, memorization and ensemble techniques. The simplicity of the accompaniments provides structure but places the musical responsibility upon the trombonist. Buzzing along with the CD in the car is a fun and easy, no-hands approach that not only serves as a good warm-up, but improves clarity of pitch and flexibility with pleasant melodies rather than rigid exercise."
- Scott Hartman, Yale University
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Bordogni Vocalises (Rochut) in bass clef - Vol.3 (24 pieces) - with piano acc. on CD |
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Perhaps the most famous instrumental vocalises, now you can enjoy them with piano accompaniment on the supplied CD.
Please note the solo part is in Bass Clef.
The Bordogni Vocalises have been transcribed by David Schwartz for trombone or euphonium. This volume (3) includes 24 vocalises along with an audio compact disc with Bordogni's original piano accompaniments for all 24 vocalises.
The perfect way to develop your 'vocal' style !
Difficulty level 3/6
Supplied with solo part in BC and accompanying CD.
These relatively new additions to the literature can really be useful to young players. With the employment of the piano CD the students will have to learn to keep good time and will also learn better intonation at a faster rate. The trombone part as transcribed from Bordogni is slightly different at times from the Rochut editions, but Schwartz does a good job indicating these differences. He also provides a list for comparison between the two edition numbers. Other benefits of the book are that there are 3 etudes provided again in different keys at the end of the book, and 2 etudes with faster tempos (although in one of these cases it is difficult to make music at such a tempo). Schwartz also provides a nice overview of Bordogni and concisely explains his edition. Overall this is a welcome addition to our literature, for we now have the ability to rehearse these famous etudes with a CD accompaniment, and it is likely that some may use these for public performances. Grade 2-3.
Comments from Teachers
"David, you have made a monumental contribution to trombone instruction, now and for the future."
- Richard W. Bowles, Gainesville, FL
"David, Thank You! My students and I love it. In my studio Bordogni/Rochut will be phased out and replaced with Bordogni/Schwartz. Thanks for providing this valuable service to the trombone community."
- Nathaniel O. Brickens, University of Texas at Austin
"David, I have my students working out of book one of your set and they are enjoying it immensely. Now that they have the CD versions you have done, they don't know how they ever played them without --- I had one girl yesterday who sang the piano intro before she began playing --- pretty darned neat!"
- Peter Ellefson, Indiana University
"David, Congratulations on your Bordogni editions. The Bordogni-Rochut vocalises have served as the musical basis for most trombonists' legato and "singing" standards. How wonderful it is to have them available in new editions which include CD piano accompaniments. Trombonists have the opportunity to develop and refine their harmonic understanding in the practice room."
- Tom Everett, Harvard University, Founder ITA
"David, You'll be happy to know that I have officially stopped using Rochut. All my students are now directed to use your editions. The accompaniments make such a difference in their practice and I appreciate the scholarly information and advice."
- Mike Hall, Old Dominion University
"David, Good for you! Your series of Bordogni etudes with accompaniment CD are a great addition to my active teaching and practicing materials. I use them to promote good intonation, rhythm, musicality, memorization and ensemble techniques. The simplicity of the accompaniments provides structure but places the musical responsibility upon the trombonist. Buzzing along with the CD in the car is a fun and easy, no-hands approach that not only serves as a good warm-up, but improves clarity of pitch and flexibility with pleasant melodies rather than rigid exercise."
- Scott Hartman, Yale University
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Bordogni Vocalises (Rochut) in bass clef - Vol.2 (12 pieces) - with piano acc. on CD |
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Perhaps the most famous instrumental vocalises, now you can enjoy them with piano accompaniment on the supplied CD.
Please note the solo part is in Bass Clef.
The Bordogni Vocalises have been transcribed by David Schwartz for trombone or euphonium. This volume includes the 12 vocalises along with an audio compact disc with Bordogni's original piano accompaniments for all 12 vocalises.
The perfect way to develop your 'vocal' style !
Difficulty level 2/6
Supplied with solo part in BC and accompanying CD.
These relatively new additions to the literature can really be useful to young players. With the employment of the piano CD the students will have to learn to keep good time and will also learn better intonation at a faster rate. The trombone part as transcribed from Bordogni is slightly different at times from the Rochut editions, but Schwartz does a good job indicating these differences. He also provides a list for comparison between the two edition numbers. Other benefits of the book are that there are 3 etudes provided again in different keys at the end of the book, and 2 etudes with faster tempos (although in one of these cases it is difficult to make music at such a tempo). Schwartz also provides a nice overview of Bordogni and concisely explains his edition. Overall this is a welcome addition to our literature, for we now have the ability to rehearse these famous etudes with a CD accompaniment, and it is likely that some may use these for public performances. Grade 2-3.
Comments from Teachers
"David, you have made a monumental contribution to trombone instruction, now and for the future."
- Richard W. Bowles, Gainesville, FL
"David, Thank You! My students and I love it. In my studio Bordogni/Rochut will be phased out and replaced with Bordogni/Schwartz. Thanks for providing this valuable service to the trombone community."
- Nathaniel O. Brickens, University of Texas at Austin
"David, I have my students working out of book one of your set and they are enjoying it immensely. Now that they have the CD versions you have done, they don't know how they ever played them without --- I had one girl yesterday who sang the piano intro before she began playing --- pretty darned neat!"
- Peter Ellefson, Indiana University
"David, Congratulations on your Bordogni editions. The Bordogni-Rochut vocalises have served as the musical basis for most trombonists' legato and "singing" standards. How wonderful it is to have them available in new editions which include CD piano accompaniments. Trombonists have the opportunity to develop and refine their harmonic understanding in the practice room."
- Tom Everett, Harvard University, Founder ITA
"David, You'll be happy to know that I have officially stopped using Rochut. All my students are now directed to use your editions. The accompaniments make such a difference in their practice and I appreciate the scholarly information and advice."
- Mike Hall, Old Dominion University
"David, Good for you! Your series of Bordogni etudes with accompaniment CD are a great addition to my active teaching and practicing materials. I use them to promote good intonation, rhythm, musicality, memorization and ensemble techniques. The simplicity of the accompaniments provides structure but places the musical responsibility upon the trombonist. Buzzing along with the CD in the car is a fun and easy, no-hands approach that not only serves as a good warm-up, but improves clarity of pitch and flexibility with pleasant melodies rather than rigid exercise."
- Scott Hartman, Yale University
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Bordogni Vocalises (Rochut) in bass clef - Vol.1 (24 pieces) - with piano acc. on CD |
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Perhaps the most famous instrumental vocalises, now you can enjoy them with piano accompaniment on the supplied CD.
Please note the solo part is in Bass Clef.
The Bordogni Vocalises have been transcribed by David Schwartz for trombone or euphonium. This volume includes the first 24 vocalises along with an audio compact disc with Bordogni's original piano accompaniments for all 24 vocalises.
The perfect way to develop your 'vocal' style !
Difficulty level 2/6
Supplied with solo part in BC and accompanying CD.
These relatively new additions to the literature can really be useful to young players. With the employment of the piano CD the students will have to learn to keep good time and will also learn better intonation at a faster rate. The trombone part as transcribed from Bordogni is slightly different at times from the Rochut editions, but Schwartz does a good job indicating these differences. He also provides a list for comparison between the two edition numbers. Other benefits of the book are that there are 3 etudes provided again in different keys at the end of the book, and 2 etudes with faster tempos (although in one of these cases it is difficult to make music at such a tempo). Schwartz also provides a nice overview of Bordogni and concisely explains his edition. Overall this is a welcome addition to our literature, for we now have the ability to rehearse these famous etudes with a CD accompaniment, and it is likely that some may use these for public performances. Grade 2-3.
Comments from Teachers
"David, you have made a monumental contribution to trombone instruction, now and for the future."
- Richard W. Bowles, Gainesville, FL
"David, Thank You! My students and I love it. In my studio Bordogni/Rochut will be phased out and replaced with Bordogni/Schwartz. Thanks for providing this valuable service to the trombone community."
- Nathaniel O. Brickens, University of Texas at Austin
"David, I have my students working out of book one of your set and they are enjoying it immensely. Now that they have the CD versions you have done, they don't know how they ever played them without --- I had one girl yesterday who sang the piano intro before she began playing --- pretty darned neat!"
- Peter Ellefson, Indiana University
"David, Congratulations on your Bordogni editions. The Bordogni-Rochut vocalises have served as the musical basis for most trombonists' legato and "singing" standards. How wonderful it is to have them available in new editions which include CD piano accompaniments. Trombonists have the opportunity to develop and refine their harmonic understanding in the practice room."
- Tom Everett, Harvard University, Founder ITA
"David, You'll be happy to know that I have officially stopped using Rochut. All my students are now directed to use your editions. The accompaniments make such a difference in their practice and I appreciate the scholarly information and advice."
- Mike Hall, Old Dominion University
"David, Good for you! Your series of Bordogni etudes with accompaniment CD are a great addition to my active teaching and practicing materials. I use them to promote good intonation, rhythm, musicality, memorization and ensemble techniques. The simplicity of the accompaniments provides structure but places the musical responsibility upon the trombonist. Buzzing along with the CD in the car is a fun and easy, no-hands approach that not only serves as a good warm-up, but improves clarity of pitch and flexibility with pleasant melodies rather than rigid exercise."
- Scott Hartman, Yale University
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** NEW ** To Buzz - Alessandro Fossi (Book & mp3 CD) - for EUPHONIUM/TROMBONE |
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And now : To Buzz , for euphonium and trombone
It's the same book as the highly popular book released two years ago, but now in the euphonium/trombone/baritone range.
Thanks for making this book for us Alessandro !!!
The 'To Buzz' book with accompanying CD was released at the ITEC2012 by the Italian tuba solo artist and teacher Alessandro Fossi. His presentation and demonstration of the method there brought widespread acclaim and most people who were in that seminar immediately bought this book afterwards! Although it is was originally designed for the tuba has been republished for euphonium and trombone players. This is the new updated version in bass clef.
If you have never had a proper buzzing routine with your mouthpiece this will give you every single exercise you could possibly imagine. It is an extremely well put together a method with over 100 pages of examples and explanations, in English and Italian.
The CD provided is a data CD and all the MP3 examples need to be extracted before you can play them through your MP3 player, or iTunes etc. I highly recommend this book and congratulate Alessandro on all the work that he has done in researching and putting together these outstanding exercises.
Some background from the composer/ performer:
To Buzz - The study of the mouthpiece is a practice recognized by the world's most authoritative exponents of brass playing; the benefits that can be obtained with a proper and systematic implementation are enormous.We can safely say that all noticeable problems on a technical level, starting from the production of sound, to legato and staccato, can be solved more effectively with the study of the mouthpiece before even dealing with the instrument. This is because we directly work at the source of the sound: the vibration.TIPS:Usually you use different mouthpieces for the bass tuba and the contrabass tuba (as for other instruments like the trumpet): they change the depth, the volume of the cup, the throat and the backbore, however the biggest difference between different mouthpieces is surely given by the inner rim diameter, since the vibrating surface of our lips will be different compared to inside the mouthpiece itself; so it is recommended (as with the instrument) to devote time to the study of different mouthpieces that we use regularly. To stimulate the vibration more efficiently, you will be able to perform studies in different ways:1 - only with the mouthpiece,2 - attaching a rubber tube about 10 centimetres (or more) in length to the throat of the mouthpiece,3 - using a spirometer to see if the vibration is supported by an adequate amount of air.Points 2 and 3 are the ones that I mainly recommend particularly when we perform a study in all keys.In this book you will find many exercises that require the use of glissando. This is because with this technique you can play an interval without changing the position of support of the mouthpiece on the lips; it is the muscles themselves rather than the movement of the jaw that will help us, particularly in the lower register, as, reacting to this stimulus, they will move flexibly to reach the desired pitch.The glissando will become a real workout for our lips, and that will allow us to develop our sound, as well as making us understand the correct setting for every single note (opening of the mouth, jaw position, angle of the mouthpiece) exactly and involuntarily.Initially, the main purpose of these exercises is to work on those frequencies where the sound stops, so that our lips are responsive producing a vibration at any pitch, especially when we’ll play an interval (small or large); with study these points will be reduced even more, and we will shift our attention to the homogeneity of our glissando. This will lead us to have a better command of our lips and the vibration coming from them.Remember while playing, that the most important thing is not the first or the last note of an interval but what it is in the middle, try to pay much attention to play the better glissando you can.Keep in mind also that this study will bring enormous benefits in the quality of your legato playing, as the glissando can to all intents and purposes be considered a legato in slow motion.Keep strictly to the rhythm when you play with the accompaniment on the CD: at the start of each track you will hear a metronome that keeps track of the tempo and a piano sound that will give you the pitch of the first note to play. Inhale steadily for two metronome clicks, trying to store as much air as possible, play the phrase and then breathe in the same way again. I usually tried to leave the 2 / 4 required for breathing between one musical phrase and another; if you find a longer break, such as 4 / 4, relax for the first 2 / 4 and inhale steadily for the remaining two.If you can not play all the tones of an exercise, especially the lower and higher pitched ones, do not worry. Get to where you can and try to get a bit further each day; do not expect to be able to do everything straight away or to be able to make giant steps; be consistent and rigorous in your study and learn to appreciate every small achievement.Always remember that our first objective must be the quality of what we do. Clearly, as I said, to get results we need consistency, only then can we see the benefits of this practice, these exercises should therefore be incorporated into our daily study plan, considering them as an integral part of our technique routine.You can start playing with the mouthpiece for about ten minutes (one of the longer exercises, or two or three or more of the shorter) before your practice routine.Once you are able to master all the etudes of this book you can continue adding more keys to each exercise both in the upper and lower register.I suggest you also use this method with the instrument, in this case, the exercises involving the use of glissando will be performed with the legato; you will have a full technical study plan, with which you can also exercise by playing with the basic accompaniment which will give you a reference for the rhythm and intonation.I wish you much success.
Alessando Fossi
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Amsden's Celebrated Practice Duets (Bass clef) - now back in stock! |
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Since its publication, Amsden's Celebrated Practice Duets have earned a unique and widely recognized place in the musical repertoire. The book has been utilized in music schools and studios as well as for home practice and sight-reading exercises. To many cornet and trumpet players especially, this book is regarded as standard repertoire. This book works great for euphonium and baritone players too. Hours of fun!
This version is suitable for any two bass clef instruments.
Solo Parts Included: Bass Clef Book
Sample pdf
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Amsden's Celebrated Practice Duets (Treble clef) - now back in stock! |
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Since its publication, Amsden's Celebrated Practice Duets have earned a unique and widely recognized place in the musical repertoire. The book has been utilized in music schools and studios as well as for home practice and sight-reading exercises. To many cornet and trumpet players especially, this book is regarded as standard repertoire. This book works great for euphonium and baritone players too. Hours of fun!
This version is suitable for any two treble clef instruments.
Solo Parts Included: Treble Clef Book
Sample pdf
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A Practical Guide to Wind Band Excerpts for the Euphonium (BC) |
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A Practical Guide to Wind Band Excerpts for the Euphonium
Robert Pendergast and Ryan McGeorge
This collection of annotated euphonium excerpts contains composed or arranged works for band that feature prominent solo passages or difficult technical and/or musical challenges for the euphonium. Excerpts were chosen not only based on the merits of the music, but for their recent use in military and civilian band auditions. Additionally, the authors have made efforts not to repeat excerpts found in Barbara Payne's Euphonium Excerpts from the Standard Band and Orchestral Library (another excellent and proven resource).
This volume includes marches, transcriptions and original works with notations and practice/performance suggestions from the authors. Composers include Alford, Filmore, Heed, Jewell, King, Sousa, Panella, Chance, Grainger, Grantham, Holsinger, Holst, Jacob, Kozhevnikov, Nelson, Nixon, Smith, Sparke, Vaughan Williams, Auber, Berlioz, Chabrier, Gershwin, Glinka, Liszt, Makris, Respighi, Schuman, Smetana, Verdi, Weber and Walton.
A series of appendices include suggestions for how to practice excerpts, tips on how to choose a good recording, a list of well-known bands and recommended reading.
This is a brand new and highly recommended publication from Potenza Music, USA.
Bass clef only!!
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Basics Plus - Studies for 1 or 2 bass clef Brass Instruments - Wolfgang Guggenberger |
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An excellent high quality study book from the German publishers Rundel. It's a highly acclaimed method, in duet format so teachers can play along with their students. Highly recommended.
n.b. BASS CLEF ONLY
Thus our „body awareness" is in our ear: distribution of tension in the body, cramping or relaxation, muscle tone, posture, motor function and fine motor skills are all verified by the ear as regulating organ. One speaks of a cybernetic regulating cycle: mind (command) - muscle (execution) - ear (verification) - mind (correction of the order)
Alfred A. Tomatis from „The Conscious Ear"
The most important sensory organ for you as a musician is your ear. The goal of this book is to put listening to yourself more at the center of your practicing.
Through the routine of „daily exercises" we run the danger of limiting our concentration to mechanical procedures. Learning happens mostly through our senses: seeing, feeling, and hearing. The complex physical processes of playing a musical instrument can, however, only function when the analytical, logical thought of the left brain is in balance with the emotional, pictorial thought of the right brain. It is exactly this balance which is guided by our
capacity for musical imagination.
Every note we play is an expression of our individual personality and has a life of its own. This is the reason for the fascination that the trumpet exudes. We should give the same musical attentiveness to so-called „warm-up exercises" that we give to the study of etudes and concertos. (After all, the E-flat Major concerto of Joseph Haydn begins with a simple scale figure).
The two-part nature of the present exercises „programs" our concentration to focus our thinking on the essential. The fundamental idea is always simplification, given by the 2nd Part or the preliminary exercises, and by the blending of the two parts, into which we are „submerged".
Embark, therefore, on a new way of thinking in sound, according to the motto Dale Clevenger, solo hornist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, so aptly formulated:
„Your two best friends are your ear and your air!"
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The Breathing Gym - DVD - new stock arrived now |
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Sam and Pat take you through all of the exercises introduced in this famous Breathing Gym DVD.
This is a great tool for anyone who wants to learn how to use their air more efficiently and get more from their instrument!
The book is also available on this site.
Highlt recommended!
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The Breathing Gym - Book by Sam Pilafian & Patrick Sheridan - new stock arrived ! |
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A versatile workout for any musician who wants to start using all of their wind-power. Through careful exercises, Sam and Pat take you through every step along the way that you'll need to producing a larger, deeper, fuller tone on your instrument!
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Classic Hymns for Euphonium BC/TC - Philip Sparke - Euphonium with backing CD |
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Repertoire
Includes backing CD with accompaniments to all tracks !!!!
Supplied with SOLO parts in TC and BC and accomapnying CD.
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Classic Hymns for Euphonium (Piano) - Philip Sparke |
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Enjoy this book of piano accompaniments that go along with your favourite 'Classic Hymns' series.
Highly recommended
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Look, Listen & Learn 1 - Baritone/Euphonium (BC) |
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Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play – either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
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Look, Listen & Learn 1 - Baritone/Euphonium (TC) |
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Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play – either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
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Look, Listen & Learn 2 - Baritone/Euphonium (BC) |
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Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play – either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
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Look, Listen & Learn 2 - Baritone/Euphonium (TC) |
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Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play – either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
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Look, Listen & Learn 3 - Baritone/Euphonium (BC) |
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Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play – either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
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Look, Listen & Learn 3 - Baritone/Euphonium (TC) |
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Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play – either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
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Scales and Arpeggios for Brass Instruments (BC) - Philip Sparke |
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All the scales and arpeggios required for the grade examination of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Grades 1-8.
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Scales and Arpeggios for Brass Instruments (TC) - Philip Sparke |
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All the scales and arpeggios required for the grade examination of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Grades 1-8.
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Skilful Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums (TC) - Philip Sparke |
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Philip Sparke's SKILFUL DUETS is the second volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.
Following on from the first book in the series (STARTER DUETS) this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, SKILFUL DUETS introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges; the concept of tempo or style indications is also introduced.
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Skilful Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums (BC) - Philip Sparke |
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Philip Sparke's SKILFUL DUETS is the second volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.
Following on from the first book in the series (STARTER DUETS) this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, SKILFUL DUETS introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges; the concept of tempo or style indications is also introduced.
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Skilful Studies for Euphonium - Philip Sparke |
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The second installment of the Philip Sparke skills books. This volume presents over 40 progressive studies for the developing musician. A great tool for any performer or educator.
solo parts included: BC, TC
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Starter Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums (BC) - Philip Sparke |
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Philip Sparke's STARTER DUETS is the first volume in a progressive series of duets books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.
Running in parallel with the same author's STARTER STUDIES this collection of 60 duets is specifically tailored for each instrument and carefully introduces new musical elements, such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures, in a structured progression to speed the learning process.
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Starter Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums (TC) - Philip Sparke |
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Philip Sparke's STARTER DUETS is the first volume in a progressive series of duets books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.
Running in parallel with the same author's STARTER STUDIES this collection of 60 duets is specifically tailored for each instrument and carefully introduces new musical elements, such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures, in a structured progression to speed the learning process.
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Starter Studies for Euphonium - Philip Sparke |
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Starter Studies is a primary method from Philip Sparke. Each exercise has been tailored to the learning student, and introduces new material in a systematic way. Over 60 exercises are included in the book.
solo parts included: BC, TC
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Super Studies for Euphonium - Philip Sparke |
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The third installment from Philip Sparke and his skills books. This book is essential for any developing musician. It guides you through many needed skills, and allows you flexibility to use them as you see fit. The studies have no tempo markings as it will be advantageous to play them at different speeds for different purposes. A definite addition to any library!
solo parts included: BC, TC
