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Author: annev
Date: 2012-05-25 02:48
For the past two years I have been learning etudes from book one of Melodious and Progressive Studies (edited by David Hite). Having played many of the etudes at this point, my teacher and I feel it's probably time to move on to another collection. I will be starting the 32 Rose Etudes, but we also wondered if there are any other etudes that bridge the levels between those two books. We are especially looking for etudes that focus on expressive elements. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!
(By the way, my lesson material also covers technical exercises, duets and repertoire, so the etudes are just a part of the package.)
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Author: annev
Date: 2012-05-28 20:47
My teacher feels that there is a gap in etude literature inbetween the level of the David Hite book and the Rose etudes, which is why I thought I'd ask my question. I've been working on Rose Etude No. 1 (from the 32 etudes) and it does feel like a bit of jump to me. The etude is beautiful, but the rhythms are intricate and trying to keep smooth expressive legato lines is pretty challenging! It may just be that I need to weather the jump and keep building skills, but has any one else found themselves in this place? Was there anything you found helpful?
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Author: James Langdell
Date: 2012-05-28 21:35
Try the more melodic studies in the Baermann method, Volume 2. There's piano accompaniment for many of those pieces. Also, try the section called "The Art Of Phrasing: 150 Classic And Popular Melodies" in the Arban method for trumpet.
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Author: sonicbang
Date: 2012-05-28 22:10
I don't know if the Kurkiewicz volumes are available in the USA or not, but they are a great selection. It includes shorter original studies from Wiedemann, Stark and many other authors. The original title is: WYBÓR ETIUD I CWICZEN NA KLARNET. I have knowlidge about 3 volumes, but there can be more. It contains studies with both melodic, rhytmic and technical elements.
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Author: pewd
Date: 2012-05-29 14:17
Melodious & Progressive comes in two volumes - 1 & 2.
Working on volume 2 for a few months makes a nice bridge to the Rose etudes.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
Post Edited (2012-05-29 14:17)
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Author: Katfish
Date: 2012-05-30 13:29
I like Rhythical Articulations by Pasqual Bona and the Thurston etudes
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Author: annev
Date: 2012-06-01 02:39
Thank you very much for the many suggestions. I enjoyed searching them out on the web. I particularly liked the Thurston etudes which seem to use passages from well known classical repertoire (looks like fun!). I plan to see if I can find a copy.
As it turns out, my teacher is pleased with my progress on Rose etude no. 1. We worked on some of the more tricky rhythms, and he feels that my articulation and phrasing is coming along nicely. So I'll continue with them, beginning with the odd numbered ones for now. He also liked the idea of my doing some work in Volume 2 of the Melodious and Progessive Studies, so we've added that too. Those are easier to read and rather fun to just go through (certainly good for finger dexterity!). Thank you again for the helpful suggestions.
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