24 Duets for Beginning and Middle Level Bb Trumpets, Bb Clarinets, and Bb Tenor Saxophones

By Paul G. Young Ph.D.

(Scroll down for a video/audio sample of several of the duets) These original duets are designed as instructional pieces for developing trumpet, clarinet, and tenor saxophone players to utilized by a teacher and student during private lessons, independently among two students, or in small groups (2-3 players per part) during school group instructional periods. They are in common signatures, with understandable rhythms, and within the range expectations of most middle school players. Several of the duets are designed to help the student understand and hear the difference between major and minor keys. Most of the duets are in easy A-B-A song form. Some have 1st and 2nd endings. Performers will discover some to be easier than others. These could readily be prepared by young students to perform for their peers during regular instructional periods, as part of a scheduled school program, or alone with their teacher during special recitals and programs. This volume can also be paired with 2 4 Duets for Middle Level Trombones, Euphoniums, and Bassoons. The duets in both volumes are the same and interchangeably arranged in concert key. The development of confidence and independence when introducing harmony in late elementary and middle school can be challenging. Students can hide within large ensembles, but not in a duet. These duets are designed to reinforce the development of the sounding of thirds and melodic patterns. Teachers will find this volume to be a beneficial and helpful tool for the development of young, autonomous instrumentalists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BZCBVJN3
• ISBN13: 9798388132314
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 39 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"