Melodious Etudes for Horn

Description

Horn in F — The Melodious Etudes for Horn are based on the vocalises of Marco Bordogni. Thesevocalises are considered to be among the most musically appealing studies in the vocal repertoire. They have been carefully transcribed and arranged to be suitable for use in the study of the horn.Playing lyrical music is a means by which instrumentalists improve their musicianship. In these etudes, the student can work on phrasing, tone quality and musical line. Sonority and richness of tone are key elements in mastering these etudes. This collection combines fifty-four of the most popular Bordogni vocalises and continuously works on these important musical skills. The etudes also contain a wealth of material to build technical facility in a wide variety of keys. It is hoped that these etudes, as transcribed for horn, will help to improve the expressive playing of horn players everywhere. Based on the vocalises of Marco Bordogni, each compilation of etudes is drawn from some of the most musically appealing study material in the vocal repertoire. Carefully transcribed and arranged to be suitable for the study of each instrument, these works represent much more than simply technical studies. A tribute to the great musicianship of this wonderful singer and teacher, Bordogni’s etudes are beautifully expressive in nature and artistically and musically elite.