SKU: CY.CC2565
Haydn composed over 100 compositions, each in three movements, for his wealthy employer Nicolas Esterhazy, who played the six-string instrument called a Baryton, which in shape looked much like our modern day cello, but, of course, with six rather the cello four strings. His original scores were composed of three lines: the solo part, an inner filler part for viola and a bass part. I have realized the piano part. These transcriptions were created to give the solo trombonist an experience with classical music.The music is in an elegant style and a joy to perform as arranged by Mr. Trevarthen.The six works included in the collection are as follows:No. 2 in G (Theme and Variations)No. 26 in FNo. 49 in FNo. 55 in FNo. 77 in FNo. 95 in B-flatThe works are between 6 and 9 minutes in length each and suitable for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2582
One of the greatest works of the French impressionist era, Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune by Claude Debussy evokes mystery, stillness, lyricism, finesse, sensuality, nature, dreams and desires. Taken from a poem by Stephane Mallarme this work is considered by some to be a turning point of musical history as an awakening of modern music as it stretches the limits of tonality. The work was later choreographed in 1912 by Nijinsky.This marvelous arrangement by Ralph Sauer is appropriate for advanced performers and is about 10 minutes in length.
SKU: CY.CC2332
A staged work in comedic style for 3 Alto Trombones and a G Bass Trombone (modern Bass Trombone is fine also) by famed Canadian composer, Malcolm Forsyth. Performers dress in costumes which include: English Schoolboy, Hutterite, Doctor and Clown.
SKU: CY.CC2494
Alexander Scriabin's music has been described as mystical, lyrical and idiosyncratic. He was a most innovative and controversial early modern Russian composer. His works were ignored for many years until recently and are now seen as sincere expression(s) of genius.
The Three Etudes for Trombone and Piano are early works of Scriabin, originally written for solo Piano. They show lyricism, passion, moodiness, chromatic harmonies and great expression.
Mr. Sauer has once again brought three wonderful new works for advanced performers who wish to explore this area, largely unknown to the Trombone world. Those who do will be richly rewarded with the depth of musicanship found in these works.
SKU: CF.WF231
ISBN 9781491153314. UPC: 680160910816.
Stylistic Etudes for Trombone was written for intermediateto advanced level trombonists, seeking to meet thedemands of the modern marketplace for performers. AsI often tell my students, it’s simply not enough to mastera single style and fake the rest. To make a living as aperformer, trombonists are expected to play many, manydifferent styles authentically. Classical performers studyhard and devote themselves to mastering the stylisticnuances of various eras, various composers, variousforms; jazz musicians seek to accurately reflect the stylesof everything from bar-room burlesque to Coltrane; hornbands in the funk, rock, ska and hip-hop idioms mustreflect attention to the details of their influences even asthey create new paths through popular music.This etude collection is an attempt to help studentsand their teachers work on the details associated withmastering each of these various styles.In order to perform with the correct feel, articulationand sound, trombonists must first get these concepts intheir head through diligent listening and then disciplinedpractice playing in every single style. The same wayorchestral players study the symphonic literature andexcerpts, or the way a professional jazz musician mightwork on chord changes in excruciating detail, a wellroundedtrombone player must master styles by listeningto and playing with great recordings. Most of the etudesin this book are based on styles from specific orchestralliterature, jazz standards and other styles such as NewOrleans’ funk music (Meters) or the music of JamesBrown and Tower of Power.One final note: some of these are hard. On purpose. Theseare not warm-ups that you can play through mindlesslyto get your face going. These are “study pieces†in the oldfashionedsense. They are designed to challenge you asa player, to make you a little uncomfortable. Some aretougher than others, of course, but none of them are easy.If you can play through each of these well, with greatmusicianship and impeccable technique, you will be anincredibly versatile instrumentalist and be able to secureperformance opportunities that are outside the comfortzone of many trombonists.Thanks for buying this book. I hope you enjoy workingthrough these, whether you’re a teacher, student,performer, or weekend warrior. I learned a lot by puttingthese together and I hope you find them useful and helpful.Stylistic Etudes for Trombone was written for intermediate to advanced level trombonists, seeking to meet the demands of the modern marketplace for performers. As I often tell my students, it’s simply not enough to master a single style and fake the rest. To make a living as a performer, trombonists are expected to play many, many different styles authentically. Classical performers study hard and devote themselves to mastering the stylistic nuances of various eras, various composers, various forms; jazz musicians seek to accurately reflect the styles of everything from bar-room burlesque to Coltrane; horn bands in the funk, rock, ska and hip-hop idioms must reflect attention to the details of their influences even as they create new paths through popular music.This etude collection is an attempt to help students and their teachers work on the details associated with mastering each of these various styles.In order to perform with the correct feel, articulation and sound, trombonists must first get these concepts in their head through diligent listening and then disciplined practice playing in every single style. The same way orchestral players study the symphonic literature and excerpts, or the way a professional jazz musician might work on chord changes in excruciating detail, a well-rounded trombone player must master styles by listening to and playing with great recordings. Most of the etudes in this book are based on styles from specific orchestral literature, jazz standards and other styles such as New Orleans’ funk music (Meters) or the music of James Brown and Tower of Power.How these etudes were conceived, composed and transcribed: The style or concept of the etude was thought out in my head and ear. I then improvised in that style and concept on my trombone, recording my efforts until I was satisfied with the etude. All along, my goal was to play the range of the instrument while emphasizing certain articulations, rhythms, range and, fundamentally, the intended style of the etude. The resulting etude was then transcribed by a terrific graduate student named Zach Bornheimer, who also works with many other classical and jazz composers as a copyist/arranger.Tips for working on the etudes: Seek out professional recordings that match the style of each etude to get a good idea of what the etude should sound like musically. My recording of each of these etudes is available for download and can be purchased online for a modest fee. Search for “Brantley Etudes†at either iTunes or CDBaby. Practice each etude very slowly and in segments as needed, using a metronome. Record yourself and listen for good technique, musicianship and authenticity of style with your sound, feel and articulations. Compare your own efforts to the sounds you’ve heard on recordings. Would you fit in that ensemble or band? If range is an issue, take certain notes or passages down or up an octave. Work on your fundamentals every day, including the techniques and skills needed for these etudes. Be patient! Small improvements every day result in big success over time. Always play with a wide dynamic range. Always play with line and direction. Always play with impeccable time as well as rhythm. Use a metronome to help with this. Always play in tune. You can work on this with a tuner as well as with drones. Play these for teachers, friends, peers and colleagues not only for their feedback but also for the experience of informal performance. An audience changes everything. Make music, listen to music, record yourself, play in public and have fun!One final note: some of these are hard. On purpose. These are not warm-ups that you can play through mindlessly to get your face going. These are “study pieces†in the old-fashioned sense. They are designed to challenge you as a player, to make you a little uncomfortable. Some are tougher than others, of course, but none of them are easy. If you can play through each of these well, with great musicianship and impeccable technique, you will be an incredibly versatile instrumentalist and be able to secure performance opportunities that are outside the comfort zone of many trombonists.Thanks for buying this book. I hope you enjoy working through these, whether you’re a teacher, student, performer, or weekend warrior. I learned a lot by putting these together and I hope you find them useful and helpful.Best wishes,—Tom Brantley.
SKU: PR.UE021701
ISBN 9783702472924. UPC: 803452070047.
Hudson (30 Modern Studies for Trombone Solo, UE021317) presents 16 short, original pieces, ranging from easy to intermediate levels, in a variety of styles from classical and lullaby to bossa nova and funky blues. Each of the pieces presents technical and musical challenges for the student, and each is suitable for recital performance. Students will work on articulation, breath control, proper phrasing, and dynamics, all wrapped up in attractive pieces.
SKU: HL.48180087
UPC: 888680795368. 9x12 inches.
Characteristic Studies has formed many generations of trombone players. The compilation by French cornetist, conductor and composer, Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and characteristics. Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Characteristic Studies contains fourteen studies, each addressing a variety of musical characteristics. These elements include chromaticism, articulation, rhythm, range, intervals, breath control, and tempo, among other aspects. Arban's Characteristic Studies is not to be missed by aspiring trombone players.
SKU: HL.48181907
UPC: 888680848385. 9.0x12.0x0.388 inches.
Written by Paul Bernard, Complete Method is a full method for Bass Trombone, Tuba, Bass and Counter-Bass Saxhorn. With comments in French, English, German and Italian, this method provides all the necessary information for beginner musicians to become the greatest players. It features a ?Preliminaries? section explaining the specificities of the instruments, and follows on with chapters on the placing of the sounds, the intervals, the major and minor scales, the articulations as well as some techniques for appoggiatura, trills, grupettos, nuances among many others subjects. This great method also includes some daily exercises, some great, technical or modern studies and introduces to the work in an orchestra. It is a definite must-have to become familiarised with all the techniques and eventually master them..
SKU: BT.DHP-1012700-400
ISBN 9789043114530. International.
Kids Play Easy Solos is an exciting first play-along book containing 16 pieces in a variety of styles including classical, dance, romantic, rock and reggae. The book includes a backing CD that can be used for practising, performing to parents or friends or in your first school concert. Zestien eenvoudige soloâ??s in verschillende stijlen. Kids Play Easy Solo kan ook naast de methode Horen, lezen and spelen worden gebruikt.16 interessante moderne Soli in verschiednen Stilrichtungen mit Begleitung auf CD für junge Spieler. Kids play Easy Solo kann auch parallel zur Instrumentalschule Hören, Lesen and Spielen verwendet werden. Kids Play Easy Solo contient seize morceaux de styles variés spécialement composés pour proposer aux très jeunes fl tistes un premier contact avec de délicieuses pièces de concert. Kids Play Easy Solos è unâ??emozionante pubblicazione che contiene 16 pezzi in una variet di stili tra cui la musica classica, la danza, il rock e il reggae. Il libro include un CD che può essere utilizzato per la pratica, per lâ??esecuzione davanti ad amici o in un primo concerto.