For Trumpet and other treble clef brass instruments.
Simple Studies for Beginner Brass is a comprehensive study course for the early stages of brass playing. The studies are arranged progressively, and each one poses a fresh challenge.
My aim has been to cover the entire spectrum of basic technique, including the development of range, stamina and breath control, but at the same time to avoid mere technicalities, since musical abilities must surely grow hand in hand with technical skills. The studies’ titles point towards distinct musical styles.
Simple Studies can be used by any brass player who reads from the treble clef — that is, by players of trumpet, cornet, soprano cornet, flugelhorn, french horn, tenor horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium and bass.
John Miller
Dedicated to Ernie, who told me to keep it simple.
1 Keep It Simple
2 March
3 Hungarian Hoe-down
4 Pastorale
5 Chinese Dragon
6 Velocity
7 Scots Mist
8 See-saw
9 Pond Life
10 The Long and the Short of It
11 Russian Dance
12 Norwegian Funeral
13 Tip-toe Toccata
14 Supersonic Samurai
15 The Elk’s Lament
16 Sabre Dance
17 Sombre Song
18 Talisker Isle
19 Bulgarian Dance
20 Firth of Forth
21 Scottish Warrior
22 Ultimate Resolution
23 Pink Dream
24 Finger-lickin’ Good
25 Nobilmente
26 Tritone
27 Rubic Rumba
28 Perfect Peace
29 Mason’s Mazurka
30 Cross Rhythms
31 The Easy Easy Winners
32 Contrasts
33 Density 0.3
34 Rainy Day
35 The Ilford Intellectual
36 Walk Before You Run?
37 Mr. Wimbush
38 Wide Horizon Appendix: Scales and Arpeggios
Category: Books Composer / arranger: Douglas Coombes
Usable by individuals & groups. Contains many pieces which combine to form an ensemble. Available with a CD accompaniment to 85 titles * For the individual and group * Contains many pieces which combine for the ensemble. * Includes chord symbols and percussion line accompaniments. * Offers scope for ear training, improvisation, composition and group activity. Whether through economic necessity or choice, the trend is towards teaching young beginner instrumentalists in groups, often of mixed abilities, ages and phases of development, and the joy of this book is that there is something stimulating and yet achievable at every stage. The preparation of Simply Brass has been a co-operative venture involving continuous consultation and monitoring. This venture has combined the skills, acquired knowledge and ideas of a number of highly experienced, successful brass teachers and band directors and Douglas Coombes, a composer and educator of extraordinary resourcefulness with an undaunted ability to be prolific and innovative with a very small range of notes!
"...Just what the name says - it is simple (and fun) and it is for brass.... The layout of this book is good.... Simply Brass takes the player step-by-step introducing them to their brass instrument. It continually reinforces what the player has learned in previous lessons.... One of the book's strengths is that it almost immediately gets the player to improvise on their own and to duet, with both players of their own or slightly advanced level....A great asset for primary school brass teachers." Reviewed 'The Trombonist'
Category: Books Composer / arranger: Douglas Coombes
Usable by individuals & groups. Contains many pieces which combine to form an ensemble. A separate CD is available with a CD accompaniment to 85 titles. * For the individual and group * Contains many pieces which combine for the ensemble. * Includes chord symbols and percussion line accompaniments. * Offers scope for ear training, improvisation, composition and group activity. Whether through economic necessity or choice, the trend is towards teaching young beginner instrumentalists in groups, often of mixed abilities, ages and phases of development, and the joy of this book is that there is something stimulating and yet achievable at every stage. The preparation of Simply Brass has been a co-operative venture involving continuous consultation and monitoring. This venture has combined the skills, acquired knowledge and ideas of a number of highly experienced, successful brass teachers and band directors and Douglas Coombes, a composer and educator of extraordinary resourcefulness with an undaunted ability to be prolific and innovative with a very small range of notes!
"...Just what the name says - it is simple (and fun) and it is for brass.... The layout of this book is good.... Simply Brass takes the player step-by-step introducing them to their brass instrument. It continually reinforces what the player has learned in previous lessons.... One of the book's strengths is that it almost immediately gets the player to improvise on their own and to duet, with both players of their own or slightly advanced level....A great asset for primary school brass teachers." Reviewed 'The Trombonist'
* For the individual and group * Contains many pieces which combine for the ensemble. * Includes chord symbols and percussion line accompaniments. * Offers scope for ear training, improvisation, composition and group activity. Whether through economic necessity or choice, the trend is towards teaching young beginner instrumentalists in groups, often of mixed abilities, ages and phases of development, and the joy of this book is that there is something stimulating and yet achievable at every stage. The preparation of Simply Brass has been a co-operative venture involving continuous consultation and monitoring. This venture has combined the skills, acquired knowledge and ideas of a number of highly experienced, successful brass teachers and band directors and Douglas Coombes, a composer and educator of extraordinary resourcefulness with an undaunted ability to be prolific and innovative with a very small range of notes!
"... just what the name says – it is simple (and fun) and it is for brass.... The layout of this book is good .... Simply Brass takes the player step-by-step introducing them to their brass instrument. It continually reinforces what the player has learnt in previous lessons .... One of the book's strengths is that it almost immediately gets the player to improvise on their own and to duet, with both players of their own or slightly advanced level....A great asset for primary school brass teachers." Reviewed 'The Trombonist'
The CD provides backing tracks for 75 of the pieces.
* For the individual and group * Contains many pieces which combine for the ensemble. * Includes chord symbols and percussion line accompaniments. * Offers scope for ear training, improvisation, composition and group activity. Whether through economic necessity or choice, the trend is towards teaching young beginner instrumentalists in groups, often of mixed abilities, ages and phases of development, and the joy of this book is that there is something stimulating and yet achievable at every stage. The preparation of Simply Brass has been a co-operative venture involving continuous consultation and monitoring. This venture has combined the skills, acquired knowledge and ideas of a number of highly experienced, successful brass teachers and band directors and Douglas Coombes, a composer and educator of extraordinary resourcefulness with an undaunted ability to be prolific and innovative with a very small range of notes!
"... just what the name says – it is simple (and fun) and it is for brass.... The layout of this book is good .... Simply Brass takes the player step-by-step introducing them to their brass instrument. It continually reinforces what the player has learned in previous lessons .... One of the book's strengths is that it almost immediately gets the player to improvise on their own and to duet, with both players of their own or slightly advanced level....A great asset for primary school brass teachers." Reviewed 'The Trombonist'
Categories: SOLOS for E♭. Horn, Books Composer / arranger: Peter Lawrance
Grades 1 - 3.
These six solo pieces with easy piano accompaniments provide an ideal introduction to accompanied playing. Although the range of each piece has been carefully graded, the collection ideally compliments and extends the work of tutor books by encouraging listening and rhythmic and dynamic contrast in a variety of moods and styles. These pieces are ideal for concert performance as well as for developing a thoughtful, musical approach to playing.
Includes : 1. Waits and Measures 2. Reverie 3. Burlesque 4. Amber 5. Occasional Fanfare 6. Sun Dance
5 original thumbnail sketches - grades 4 - 6.
This is the Treble Clef version.
A separate bass clef book is available.
Includes :
1. Fighting Windmills
2. Burnings and Enchantments
3. Tale of the Foolish Curiosity
4. The Knight of the Mirrors
5. Don Quixote's Penitence
"... each of the sketches has a thumbnail from the original Don Quixote novel and they are useful when assessing the theme ... range from 2 octaves in No 1 (F sharp to high F sharp) to include high A in No 3 ... rewarding ... and good value for money ..."
Reviewed ‘The Trombonist’
Categories: Solos, Books, BOOKS with CD Accomp. Composer: Philip Sparke
20 Progressive pieces with CD & piano accompaniment. The first solo has a range of middle C to 3rd. space C The last solo has a range of middle C to top G.
Philip Sparke’s Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in the series Starter Solos this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Solos introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges, new notes being introduced in a gradual and logical manner.Skilful Solos comes with a play-along CD. The advantages of playing eitherwith piano or CD accompaniment are that the beginning player can now experience the important aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons, thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo, which is not always achieved when playing alone.
Category: Books Composer / arranger: Philip Sparke
Grade 3-4
40 progessive studies for Baritone/Euphonium ( TC & BC )
Following on from Starter Studies, this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Studies introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. New notes are introduced in a gradual and logical manner; woodwind players are taken into their second octave, learning to cross the ‘break’ as smoothly as possible.
Category: Books Composer / arranger: Philip Sparke
Grade 3-4
40 progessive studies for Eb Tuba in Treble Clef & Bass Clef
Following on from Starter Studies, this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Studies introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. New notes are introduced in a gradual and logical manner; woodwind players are taken into their second octave, learning to cross the ‘break’ as smoothly as possible.
