Volume 6 : 10 grandes études nouvelles virtuosité-In six books Maxime Alphonse provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The final volume of Two Hundred New Melodic and Progressive Studies is essential to advance level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonse's studies focus on elements including tempo complex rhythms ornamentation performance directions phrasing articulation rests dynamics intervals breath control and neatness among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924 Alphonse's Two Hundred New Melodic and Progressive Studies has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With detailedinstruction in French English and German for each exercise this Alphonse book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any advanced Horn player.

Two Sonatas for French Horn and String Orchestra by Luigi Cherubini here arranged for French Horn and Piano and edited by Barry Tuckwell. These Sonatas are also called 'Concert Etudes' implying that they are studies in technique which are also sufficiently musically interesting to form part of the performance repertoire.

Volume 4 : 20 études difficiles-In six books Maxime Alphonse provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The fourth volume of Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies is essential to intermediate level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonse's studies focus on elements including tempo rhythm articulation rests dynamics syncopation breath control and neatness among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924 Alphonse's Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With detailed instruction for each exercise this Alphonse book isversatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player.

The best of the Howard Shore score from the 3 blockbusting Lord of the Rings movies (The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers Return of the King) arranged for french horn. This book comes complete with a CD of backing tracks to help with practice. Suitable for students from Grade 2 upwards.

Volume 2 : 40 études faciles-Composed by Maxime Alphonse (Jean Marie Maximin Fran?ois Alphonse known as Griet 1880-1930) ?Two Hundred New Melodic And Gradual Studies - Vol. 2?is the second book of a set of six containing 200 ?tudes for Horn with different levels of difficulty. As a horn teacher who had also won the Premier Prix in Horn at the Paris Conservatoire Maxime Alphonse wrote this set progressively to ensure that the content was matching the needs for quality studies starting with pieces for beginners and evolving through the books to those for advance students. Even though little information can be found aboutthe composer this set of six books is essential to play contemporary Horn and is widely used in the USA and in Italy.

Saxofoon Methodes en Etudes-Blues Horn Ensemble Playing is the result of the combined efforts of Andrew D. Gordon and Frank Villafranca to present the material in a way in which beginning and intermediate horn players can gain an understanding of blues ensemble playing quickly and easily.The twenty examples recorded on the CD provide a dual purpose. They take you through a variety of musical styles including swing blues slow blues funky blues jazz blues latin blues minor blues mostly based on the standard 12 bar blues chord progression and include four choruses each. The first two choruses are recorded with the horns and rhythm section consisting of keyboards guitar bass and drumsand the last two choruses are rhythm section only. On the last two choruses you may want to play the riffs again or practice playing your own melodic blues solos.These examples will help you build a repertoire of riffs you can use in a live situation. Hopefully they will also provide inspiration to help you come up with your own ideas.

F Horn-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of theworld's finest ensembles 2. Practice ?loops? on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keysAlso available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: ? Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 ? 00960077). Designed to helpensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmental order then combined for more advancedpractice.? Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 ? 00960127)? Ensemble Concepts ? Intermediate Level (HL00960129 ? 00960146)

Write for a horn section!
In this book, you will learn how to add saxophones and brass to a rhythm section ensemble. You will learn the capabilities and characteristics of the most common instruments, and how to order them effectively. You will also learn the different roles that a horn section can serve in your ensemble. Online audio tracks demonstrate the key concepts, as exemplified in a complete score.
You will learn to:
Write for alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, as well as trumpet and trombone
Construct common voicings, such as unisons, octave unisons, two- to five-part soli, and open voicings
Expand your harmony by using jazz chords
Use brass mutes
Compose many textures, including melodies, solis, fills, pads, comping parts, background lines, and others
Score advanced harmonic techniques characteristic of brass sections, such as chromatic approach chords, four- and five-part voicings, tension substitutions, and more
?An amazing book that opens your mind for new horn arranging techniques. Horns on steroids!?
?Hassan El Shafei, Artist/Record Producer
?Arranging for Horns is the one-stop-shop the young arranger can make to explore the techniques, applications, and context for contemporary horn arranging. Jerry Gates masterfully compiled three decades of experience?both in classroom and in professional writing?into an organized and concise 80-page text. Highly recommended!?
?Adi Yeshaya, Composer, Arranger (Prince, Aretha Franklin, The Voice)
?An insightful and valuable resource for all arrangers. Jerry?s explanations are very clear and concise. Highly recommended!?
?Mark Harrison, Keyboardist/Composer, Music Educator, and Author
?Jerry is a devoted musician and educator who has written yet another clear and concise book! This time Jerry guides the reader through a direct and useful approach to writing horn arrangements. Included are rhythm section considerations, notations, and a valuable mention about contour shaping as the blueprint for a successful arrangement. This book demystifies arranging for horns and inspires us to dive right in. There are great tools included and distilled from Jerry?s many years of experience and education. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get quick and positive results without excess theory to weigh the creative process down.?
?David Goldblatt, Composer, Pianist, and Music Director (for national television programs, world tours, and varied media)
?Jerry Gates? Arranging for Horns is a concise yet thorough guide to horn arranging in jazz and popular styles. The book progresses through each vital instrument, offering writing techniques for them as individuals and as a group. Arranging for Horns goes one step further than many treatments of this topic, looking at how an arrangement can vary throughout a song?changing the intensity of the music. This added consideration gives arrangers a powerful tool for adding shape and contour to their songs. Recommended for all arrangers and songwriters.?
?Ben Newhouse, Composer and Educator
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10 Selected Solos with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparkeâ??s Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in the series (Starter Solos and Skilful Solos) this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musicians. Specifically tailored for each instrument Super Solos extends technical and musical demands takes the player into new keys with larger instrumental ranges and adds new notes in a gradual and logical manner. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. Including play-along CD.

The Boosey Brass Method is a complete course for individual and group teaching. Full to the brim with tips tricks important advice and golden rules as well as progressive repertoire examples this is a spectacular way to learn to play your instrument! It has been specifically designed to be used as a joint learning method with supervised or classroom work and home study combining to maximise learning potential. The novel and intuitive lay-out clearly shows warm-ups and breathing exercises; clapping singing and echo games; ensemble and individual work. The pack contains two fabulous CDs of demonstration performances backing tracks and listeningactivities which will aid development as well as being great fun! In conjunction with the illustrations exercises and the carefully considered progression this is one of the best ways to learn to play your instrument as part of an ensemble and at home.

A series of carefully crafted trios for use with or without the Look Listen and Learn method book. Playing in trios develops ensemble playing and listening skills and these books provide fresh and original material for young musicians. Book two is suitable for use alongside Volume 2 of the Method book.

Here's a very special chance to add the wonderful themes from Shrek and Shrek 2 to your solo repertoire, complete with a CD of accompaniments produced to make your performances sparkle! The stories of Shrek, the grumpy ogre with a true spirit of gold, have tugged on the heart-strings of audiences young and old. The Dreamworks productions have become two of the most successful animated features of all time, and both are packed with hilarious moments and fantastic songs, including a few familiar hits from the pop world. The accessible arrangements featured in this volume are suitable for the early-intermediate student, providing a valuable chance to add familiar and much-loved melodies to your repertoire at an early stage.

50 Duets that Can Be Played by Any Combination of Wind Instruments-The intention of Compatible Christmas Duets For Winds is to provide instrument players the opportunity to play fifty popular Christmas carols in arrangements for two instruments.These duets will work with any combination of any two instruments so you can play carols with your friends no matter what instrument they play. There are endless possibilities for using duet combinations for fun and entertainment around the holidays. You can play for family friends or in a concert setting.Compatible Christmas Duets For Winds provides you with interesting and playable arrangements. It can also help to make practice time fun around theholidays and can be used with friends and teachers as well. One of the best ways to improve as a player is to play in small chamber groups and duets are the easiest way to get started. Playing duets with others of similar ability levels or even of greater ability will help to stimulate the growth of your playing.

Instrumental Play-Along-Here is a fantastic opportunity for you to become the soloist in these specially selected Disney favourites! Each song is presented in clear notation and the accompanying audio files feature a full demonstration and backing track for each song so that you can experience the sound of a professional ensemble as your band! Fifteen songs have been selected from rich Disney heritage including unforgettable moments from Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book all specially arranged for Horn.

Instrumental Play-Along-Solo arrangements of 15 classics from the legendary Henry Mancini with a play-along CD featuring full accompaniments and tempo adjustment software so you can adjust the tempo without changing the pitch!