Wanted, Duet Books?

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pompatus
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by pompatus »

Does anyone have a recommendation for good duet books? I’m meeting with a friend early next week, and would love to have something fun to play through. If it’s on amazon so I can have it prime delivered within a couple of days, that would be best.

Thanks!
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AndrewMeronek
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by AndrewMeronek »

If one of you plays bass trombone: "Ten duets for Tenor and Bass Trombone" by Tommy Pederson.
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GMB
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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

How difficult do you want?

There are some duet books by Keith Snell. 3 different levels. The Intermediate and Advanced levels are interesting.

Rubank Duets edited by Voxman. 2 books: Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced.

Blazhevich Duets (this is pretty tough going; not a sight read).

There are lots of other books to consider. Have a gander at Hickey's Music.
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WilliamLang
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by WilliamLang »

one of the best duo books i've ever seen is Rob Boone's arrangement of Bach Cantatas. you can order it on his page, but i don't see it on amazon

http://www.robboonemusic.com/music.htm
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pompatus
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by pompatus »

[quote="GMB"]There are the [url=https://www.amazon.com/Counterparts-Accompaniments-Bordogni-Rochut-Melodious-Trombone/dp/1450796648]Rochut counterparts if you already have the main book[/quote]

Are these compatible with all versions of the Rochut? I’ve only got the Mulcahy version on me atm.
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pompatus
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by pompatus »

These are some great suggestions, thank you! For now, I’ll grab the Blazhevich, since I can have it here Monday, but those Bach Cantatas are enticing as is the Pederson.
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GMB
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by GMB »

[quote="pompatus"]<QUOTE author="GMB" post_id="98547" time="1574541086" user_id="7902">
There are the [url=https://www.amazon.com/Counterparts-Accompaniments-Bordogni-Rochut-Melodious-Trombone/dp/1450796648]Rochut counterparts if you already have the main book[/quote]

Are these compatible with all versions of the Rochut? I’ve only got the Mulcahy version on me atm.
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I don't know, I have the original/Fischer edition. I don't even have the counterparts unfortunately, I just remember playing them with a professor at a masterclass some years ago so I just googled rochut duets.
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StephenK
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by StephenK »

It depends a bit on the style and purpose you want I think.

As mentioned, Blazhevich Concert Duets are a good workout, lots of clef changes, pretty classical

I like 28 Vignettes for Two Trombones by Richard Fote, which has a variety of styles and very accessible.

More swingy is 12 Jazz Duets by Jack Gale. I also have a Jazz Duets by Harry Ledger which are good, but doubtful that you can find it easily.
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norbie2018
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by norbie2018 »

I second the Rubank duets. But both basic and advanced - they're cheap. You'll be kept plenty busy and the firsts tend to be interesting/fun to play.