Lowell E. Shaw's Bipperies brings the lighter character of his Fripperies to two horns. Published by The Hornists' Nest, this is the original duet collection, distinct from More Bipperies. Its nine short pieces explore contrasting personalities, with directions such as Playfully, Gracefully, and Spookily suggesting how much expression can fit into a small ensemble.
The duet setting makes shared phrasing, balance, and rhythmic agreement especially exposed: each player can hear immediately how a note's length or placement affects the other line. That makes the collection useful for lessons, informal reading sessions, and chamber-music work where two players want to develop a more responsive musical partnership.
These are character pieces rather than a single extended concert work, allowing players to choose contrasting selections for a short set. Their connection to Shaw's Frippery style offers an alternative to more conventional horn duets while keeping the focus on close ensemble playing.
- 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.
Lowell E. Shaw's Bipperies brings the lighter character of his Fripperies to two horns. Published by The Hornists' Nest, this is the original duet collection, distinct from More Bipperies. Its nine short pieces explore contrasting personalities, with directions such as Playfully, Gracefully, and Spookily suggesting how much expression can fit into a small ensemble.
The duet setting makes shared phrasing, balance, and rhythmic agreement especially exposed: each player can hear immediately how a note's length or placement affects the other line. That makes the collection useful for lessons, informal reading sessions, and chamber-music work where two players want to develop a more responsive musical partnership.
These are character pieces rather than a single extended concert work, allowing players to choose contrasting selections for a short set. Their connection to Shaw's Frippery style offers an alternative to more conventional horn duets while keeping the focus on close ensemble playing.
- 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.