Brandt, Vassily 34 Studies for Trumpet and cornet - book and Cd recording
These infamous studies for trumpet are constructed upon thematic material from world famous composers: Capriccio Italien, Scheherazade and several others are represented. In our estimation these are "must have" etudes. Hunt's CD performance is unique and will shed new light and musicality upon these seminal Etudes! Every etude is played in its entirety. Printed book edited by Rich Willey
My comments will be kept to a minimum as I would prefer that my performance speak for itself. However, from time to time it seems appropriate to comment upon a specific technique.
No. 5 measure 7:
Try playing the "A's" with the third valve, for greater smoothness.
No. 5, 15 measures before the end:
Try playing the "D's" with first and third valves - don't forget to extend the third vale slide.
No. 9, two measures before the end:
Try playing the first line "E's" with the third valve, for greater smoothness.
DISCLAIMER:
No. 10: Circular-breathing....I can't do it! Because of the compelling harmonic motion of this study we "assembled" some sections via "studio magic".
No. 24:
This study could benefit from the ability to circular-breath. Since I can't do it, I simply choose to breathe at any point which seems to "make sense". (No "studio magic" used.)
No. 34:
raises several questions in my mind. My edition (ed. Robert Nagle) suggests using a first and third valve combination on the first trill. It isn't clear (to me) whether he wants the trill to be valved, using the first valve on "F" with first and third valves on the "G", or if he intends for us to use "one" and "three" on both the "F" and the "G". But the "one" and "three" lip trill sound would be inconsistent with all the other trills, which are valved trills.
I don't believe the lip trill is an acceptable substitute for a valved trill trill (nor vice-versa). It is possible to valve that "first" trill just as evenly as all the others.
Finally, in measure #25 I believe there is an error. The "B" in the grupetto should be "natural". This is deduced from the use of an (unnecessary) accidental (B flat) in the next measure. Furthermore, this solution is verified in measure #29.
Thanks for listening!
Clyde E. Hunt
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