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Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:14 pm
by pompatus
Does anyone have a recommendation for good duet books? I’m meeting with a friend early next week, and would love to have something fun to play through. If it’s on amazon so I can have it prime delivered within a couple of days, that would be best.
Thanks!
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:16 pm
by AndrewMeronek
If one of you plays bass trombone: "Ten duets for Tenor and Bass Trombone" by Tommy Pederson.
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:31 pm
by GMB
There are the
Rochut counterparts if you already have the main book
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:36 pm
by BGuttman
How difficult do you want?
There are some duet books by Keith Snell. 3 different levels. The Intermediate and Advanced levels are interesting.
Rubank Duets edited by Voxman. 2 books: Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced.
Blazhevich Duets (this is pretty tough going; not a sight read).
There are lots of other books to consider. Have a gander at Hickey's Music.
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:54 pm
by WilliamLang
one of the best duo books i've ever seen is Rob Boone's arrangement of Bach Cantatas. you can order it on his page, but i don't see it on amazon
http://www.robboonemusic.com/music.htm
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:55 pm
by pompatus
Are these compatible with all versions of the Rochut? I’ve only got the Mulcahy version on me atm.
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 2:20 pm
by pompatus
These are some great suggestions, thank you! For now, I’ll grab the Blazhevich, since I can have it here Monday, but those Bach Cantatas are enticing as is the Pederson.
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 3:54 pm
by GMB
pompatus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:55 pm
Are these compatible with all versions of the Rochut? I’ve only got the Mulcahy version on me atm.
I don't know, I have the original/Fischer edition. I don't even have the counterparts unfortunately, I just remember playing them with a professor at a masterclass some years ago so I just googled rochut duets.
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:49 pm
by StephenK
It depends a bit on the style and purpose you want I think.
As mentioned, Blazhevich Concert Duets are a good workout, lots of clef changes, pretty classical
I like 28 Vignettes for Two Trombones by Richard Fote, which has a variety of styles and very accessible.
More swingy is 12 Jazz Duets by Jack Gale. I also have a Jazz Duets by Harry Ledger which are good, but doubtful that you can find it easily.
Re: Wanted, Duet Books?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:43 pm
by norbie2018
I second the Rubank duets. But both basic and advanced - they're cheap. You'll be kept plenty busy and the firsts tend to be interesting/fun to play.