Best French Horns
First to be published in the series was The Art of French Horn Playing by Philip Farkas, now Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Music at Indiana University.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"this book is a must have for all horn players and students."
"He did take back what he said about "no-pressure" playing and regretted the picture on page 66."
"This book covers just about everything that an aspiring or professional horn player should be doing to play correctly."
"This is one of the very few French Horn books that I would recommend for the beginner, especially, since the writer has put so much written explanation into the work."
"Within 10 minutes my son learned things about technique and aperture that he had been wondering about."
"Very helpful for someone who is trying to master their French Horn techniques."
"Excellent book for anyone who play horn."
"We were pleased at the low price of this book as offered by the seller and the condition of the book was as described."
Created by two of the finest virtuoso horn players of all time; Max Pottag, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Albert Andraud, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Wonderful."
"Daughter needed this for school band."
"When building your "library" of music for any horn player this is a must."
"More than enough practice exercises to keep. serious French horn players occupied."
The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. Expanded 48 page part books (instead of the usual 32 pages) provide added reinforcement of musical skills. 600-plus page full Conductor Scores contain Objectives for every line of music, Director tips, extended reference articles, duplicable worksheets and quizzes, and theory, listening, composing, improvisation, geography, foreign language, history, and other interdisciplinary Activities for Excellence.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The one I bought at the store included a CD."
"My son needed this for his band class at school."
"Great Item and great price, My son needed for school."
"Just what my child needed."
"Learning French horn simplified."
"Used these books as a kid to learn the French Horn."
Best Trombones
For the first time, Star Wars(R) A Musical Journey (Music from Episodes I-VI): Instrumental Solos includes selections from all six Star Wars(R) movies arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, piano accompaniment, violin, viola and cello.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Got this for my son who wanted to do a sax solo for his 6th grade talent show several months ago."
"My niece can "sight-read" music and the family was so impressed with her first time rendering of the music and subsequent improvement after her listening to the enclosed CD!"
"Purchased this book for my son who plays the baritone (as it works the same for the trombone)."
"Absolutely a blast to play, and great for sight reading."
"The shipping was quick and my daughter loved the music and book."
"Bought this book to give as a gift to a 2nd year trumpet player."
"I've been hearing my son play the Star Wars theme since he got this book."
"My son is playing much better because he knows the music already."
Best Trumpets & Cornets
For the first time, Star Wars(R) A Musical Journey (Music from Episodes I-VI): Instrumental Solos includes selections from all six Star Wars(R) movies arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, piano accompaniment, violin, viola and cello.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My niece can "sight-read" music and the family was so impressed with her first time rendering of the music and subsequent improvement after her listening to the enclosed CD!"
"Purchased this book for my son who plays the baritone (as it works the same for the trombone)."
"Absolutely a blast to play, and great for sight reading."
"I've been hearing my son play the Star Wars theme since he got this book."
"My son is playing much better because he knows the music already."
"The CD has 33 tracks on it...a warm-up track to start with, and then 2 tracks for each song. The first track of each song is an orchestra playing and you can play along with them."
"In fact, he and a friend are using this music to compete in the school talent show."
"Exactly the book I was hoping to buy."