Verne Reynolds's 48 Etudes is a collection for unaccompanied French horn, published by G. Schirmer as ED 2422. The 56-page volume offers concentrated material for developing reliable execution without the support of a piano or ensemble.
Accuracy is a central challenge of these studies. They reward deliberate preparation of attacks and intervals, with the player responsible for making both the notes and the musical line convincing. A useful approach is to hear the next pitch before playing it, establish a clear rhythmic plan, and work toward consistent results rather than simply increasing the tempo.
For an experienced student, the collection can complement lyrical studies and accompanied solo repertoire by bringing exposed playing into regular practice. Individual etudes can be selected with a teacher to address particular difficulties. This publication contains Reynolds's original horn studies, not the separately published trumpet transcription.
- Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the sheet music sounds like, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may differ from your sheet music.
Verne Reynolds's 48 Etudes is a collection for unaccompanied French horn, published by G. Schirmer as ED 2422. The 56-page volume offers concentrated material for developing reliable execution without the support of a piano or ensemble.
Accuracy is a central challenge of these studies. They reward deliberate preparation of attacks and intervals, with the player responsible for making both the notes and the musical line convincing. A useful approach is to hear the next pitch before playing it, establish a clear rhythmic plan, and work toward consistent results rather than simply increasing the tempo.
For an experienced student, the collection can complement lyrical studies and accompanied solo repertoire by bringing exposed playing into regular practice. Individual etudes can be selected with a teacher to address particular difficulties. This publication contains Reynolds's original horn studies, not the separately published trumpet transcription.
- Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the sheet music sounds like, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may differ from your sheet music.