Twenty Counterparts (Duet Accompaniments to the Bordogni-Rochut "Melodious Etudes for Trombone" #1-20)

Book One - Duet Accompaniments to the Bordogni-Rochut "Melodious Etudes for Trombone" #1-20. The Rochut editions of Bordogni's vocalises have become the most widly used etudes in American trombone pedigogy. They are prized for their lyric beauty, and also for their development of endurance, upper range, legato technique, styling and more. Other bass clef instrumentalists use Rochut. These Counterparts may be practiced and played as etudes alone. They are similar in style to the Bordogni; some are harder and some are easier than the Bordogni originals. But the primary intent was for recreational duet playing and for the trombone studio. Duets are fun and more, contributing to sightreading, intonation, ensemble, style-matching, confidence, independence, etc. As with the piano accompaniments, the duet parts also enhance the original melodies. Read what these famous trombonists have to say about this new contribution to the trombone literature "...indisputably one of the most invaluable additions to appear in a very long time. Understanding lyricism is much easier when hearing this second voice." Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone,New York Philharmonic "...fantastic and beautiful. What a great idea! They will give the student a wonderful sense of music-making." Henry Charles Smith,Arizona State University "...absolutely ingenious....they capture the essential character of each piece and cleverly expand and enhance the original material. Can be 'stand alone' material in its own right. I have already used them successfully on trombone, euphonium, and tuba." Loren Marsteller, Los Angeles "An enjoyable new way to play the old favorites. Perform them with friends; record one part and play the other; play them alone...a great idea." Ralph Sauer, Principal Trombone Los Angeles Philharmonic "A great book and a great idea! Really valuable; I am using it in my teaching." Jay Friedman, Principal Trombone, Chicago Symphony Orchestra