new etude books

[dopey]

I have that book, as well as getchel second book of practical studies.

These are the books they pick all region from. The getchel book -to me- is a more technical book and overall "easier" book to read thru then the book you currently have. However between the two I believe they are very good books for expanding your ability. If for nothing else the getchel book is a good book for sight reading.

I dont know about your skill level, but while the book you currently have IS getting 'easier' for me, its still a very difficult book for me. Especially to play well.

[Mudman]

"43 Bel Canto Studies" by Giovanni Marco Bordogni would be an excellent choice for your next purchase. It is also from the Robert King/Alphonse Leduc catalogue. "Rochut" is merely the same thing up an octave for trombone.

I would recommend Rochut's version of the Bordogni etudes instead of the Robert King version for a few reasons:

The King version is not as progressive as "the Rochut book." If you already have a great senese of rhythm and the ability to count complex rhythms, then the King book is ok. It gets pretty complex, in a short amount of time. The Rochut/Bordogni book takes rhythm at a more gradual pace.

These etudes are about "bel canto" style, where technique is not the primary consideration. Phrasing, legato playing and beautiful tone are the main goals. Robert King seems to have focused more on technique in his book. While the etudes are good in either book, there are plenty of books (Arban, Kopprasch, Blazhevich) that cover the technical aspect of plyaing.

Two other reasons for chosing Rochut/Bordogni over King/Bordogni is that you will be able to play these etudes in octaves with trombone or euphonium players. Nearly every trombonist in North America studies the Rochut Book. Instant duets--a great way for working on tone and intonation. There are also two published books of really good duet accompaniments for the first forty etudes in the Rochut book (the first twenty by Tom Ervin and the next twenty by Arthur Leiby).

My $.02 Canadian.

[Sam Gnagey]

I like the Vasiliev etudes from King as an alternative to Blazhevich and just discovered the Haddad 20 Short etudes which are fun. I use the treble clef "Top Tones for the Trumpet" by Smith. The Charlier and Bitsch trumpet etudes are also great but very difficult and expensive.

[Biggs]

Is Legato Etudes for Tuba - ed. Shoemaker - in print?

Absolutely! Personally, I find the Rochut more challenging and more comprehensive, but this book teaches the same techniques for less money.