euphonium method book

elimia · Post by **elimia** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:35 am

What is a good euphonium/trombone method book to have to work on various time signatures? I have the Bowman/Alessi Arbans, which I find to be really help with developing articulation, finger dexterity, and flexibility studies but not enough on time signature exercises.

Thanks!

The Impaler · Post by **The Impaler** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:47 am

Not sure exactly what you're looking for, but try Louis Bellson's rhythm books. Pat Sheridan turned me on to these, and they're spectacular for developing sight-reading and rhythm skills!

Kevin Miller · Post by **Kevin Miller** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:06 pm

Check out http://hickeys.com under trombone methods. I found two "changing meter" studies; one by Davies and one by Stevens. I don't have personal experience with either book, but they may be what you are looking for.

elimia · Post by **elimia** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:38 pm

I'm looking for books that have a lot of exercises that aren't almost all in 4/4, 2/4, or 6/8 time. I'll take a look at some of the suggestions so far.

JB · Post by JB » Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:45 pm

elimia wrote:I'm looking for books that have a lot of exercises that aren't almost all in 4/4, 2/4, or 6/8 time. I'll take a look at some of the suggestions so far.

I would strongly endorse the Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms by Gary Hess.

It is a text and a practical (applied) workbook combined, and is usable with any instrument or combinations of instruments. This is because it is written purely as rhythms (like on a percussion part) without a specific clef or pitches. I have used this book with university students and all the way down to beginning players (with all levels in between). It can be used for one-on-one teaching, or in a group/class setting Explains the various time signatures, how to figure out what they mean, and then provides many pages of graduated rhythm study exercises for each topic. Starts at the simple and works through to the complex.

[Looks like you can test drive one for about $13.]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/079357 ... e&n=283155

The "blurb" from the site is accurate:
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to: notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, swing, shuffle, rhythm studies, counting systems, road maps and more! "Provides a Britannica-like benefit to players whose reading skills are underdeveloped or in need of a good polishing."
- Rich Watson, Modern Drummer magazine

ufoneum · Post by **ufoneum** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:15 pm

One of my favorite books for rhythm is the Rhythmic Etudes for Trombone by Marcel Bitsch. There are some rhythms that are so tricky you will have to look at it for a good-long-while to play it correctly.

It is available from all the major retailers, but it is Alphons Le-Duc, so be prepared to sell a child to cover the cost.

- Pat Stuckemeyer