The hornpipe is found in the folk music of England, Scotland and Ireland and has a traditional association with sailors in that dancing was used on se Show More...
The hornpipe is found in the folk music of England, Scotland and Ireland and has a traditional association with sailors in that dancing was used on sea journeys to keep personnel fit. Hornpipes are usually associated with other hornpipes in a performance context in what is described as a dance set. In this two part arrangement for trombone and tuba the trombone plays the melody and the tuba plays the bass. The realisation plays at 120 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and the hornpipe is in AB (Binary) form. The music needs to be played with a triplet feel as demonstrated in the realisation. The repeats are not played in the realisation and there is no ornamentation of the melodic line. Folk music scores are generally presented with minimal score detail. Understand that the playing of ornaments whilst very relevant in repetitive music of this kind requires a special study and is governed by the instrument being played, the music tradition represented and sometimes geography/locality. A study of ornamentation in folk music the music editor suggests is not for the faint-hearted! Four tuba accompaniments are available, with repeats, playing the bass line at tempi of (1) 96 (2) 108 (3) 120 and (4) 132 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. There is two bar click track introduction before the music starts to play. There are also examples of hornpipes in baroque music including Handel’s Water Music. Close
Added: 17th February, 2026 09:02 AM |
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This is a charming piece of music in 6/8 time and taken from one of Beethoven’s Sonatina’s for piano. In this arrangement the trombone 1 plays th Show More...
This is a charming piece of music in 6/8 time and taken from one of Beethoven’s Sonatina’s for piano. In this arrangement the trombone 1 plays the melody whilst trombone 2 accompanies playing broken chords with the bass trombone providing the bass line. A tempo of 66 dotted quarter beats to the minute is recommended and the music sounds in the key of F. Accompaniments are in place playing at 63, 66 and 69 dotted quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute giving the trombone 1 player the opportunity to practice as part of an ensemble. Close
Added: 17th February, 2026 07:02 AM |
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A work that features much imitation and chromaticism found in the music collection known as the Anna Magdalena Notebook. Although often attributed to Show More...
A work that features much imitation and chromaticism found in the music collection known as the Anna Magdalena Notebook. Although often attributed to J.S. Bach the composer of this work is unknown. Music in Bach’s time was usually hand copied and identities of composers were often lost in the process.
The work, intended to be played on a keyboard, in Bach’s own day, is very suited to being played by other combinations of instruments. The version for two trombones has been prepared without ornaments and repeats are not in place in either the realisation or accompaniments. Players should be aiming for a singing legato in their playing.
Accompaniments are in place enabling both trombone 1 and trombone 2 players to enjoy ensemble practice as part of playing routines. They playback at 112, 116 and 120 beats per minute. A minor was the original key for the movement which has been transposed into G minor. The Trombone 1 part sounds an octave lower than originally intended and there a few octave transposition in the trombone 2 part. Close
Added: 16th February, 2026 16:02 PM |
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An arrangement for 2 trombones of this characterful and rhythmic piece in binary (AB) form sounding in the key of G minor. The realisation plays bac Show More...
An arrangement for 2 trombones of this characterful and rhythmic piece in binary (AB) form sounding in the key of G minor. The realisation plays back at a tempo of 106 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. The repeats are not played in either the realisation or the accompaniments. This concentrated movement is suited to being played by several different instrument combinations. The polonaise has its origins as a Polish dance in three time. Accompaniments are in place playing at 102, 106 and 110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. There is a two bar count in sounded on a two tone wood block. The composer of this movement has not been identified in the music score found in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. Close
Added: 22nd January, 2026 10:01 AM |
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An arrangement of the Minuet in D minor BWV App.132 for 2 trombones from the Anna Magdalena Notebook. The playback tempo of the realisation is 100 qua Show More...
An arrangement of the Minuet in D minor BWV App.132 for 2 trombones from the Anna Magdalena Notebook. The playback tempo of the realisation is 100 quarter note or crotchet beats to the minute. Accompaniments are in place playing at 96, 100, 104, 108 and 112 quarter note or crotchet beats to the minute. They feature both the trombone 1 and trombone 2 parts sounding and repeats are played. The trombone 1 part sounds an octave lower than originally intended. Not all the composing contributions music in this collection have been correctly attributed since its publication date of 1725 but this was an anthology containing music by J. S. Bach and several of his contemporaries. Close
Added: 22nd January, 2026 08:01 AM |
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Shenandoah is a traditional American folk song dating from the 19th century. The song exists in many forms and arrangements becoming popular as a sea Show More...
Shenandoah is a traditional American folk song dating from the 19th century. The song exists in many forms and arrangements becoming popular as a sea shanty in the 1800’s.The beautiful yet powerful melody is suited to being both sung and played as an instrumental. The melody is also quite expansive and clearly open to different interpretations. This arrangement is for a brass quartet comprising trumpet Bb, French horn, trombone and tuba sounding in the key of Eb. The playback tempo is 84 quarter note beats to the minute and individual parts appropriately transposed are appended to the full score. There are accompaniments in place enabling each of the specified instruments to practice their parts in an ensemble context. Close
Added: 21st January, 2026 19:01 PM |
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An arrangement for trombone and tuba of this characterful and lively march written in cut time. A tempo of 76 half note or minim beats is used in th Show More...
An arrangement for trombone and tuba of this characterful and lively march written in cut time. A tempo of 76 half note or minim beats is used in the realisation and accompaniments are in place enabling both the flautist and bassoonist to enjoy duo playing as part of practice routines. Accompaniment tempos are 72, 76, 80 and 84 half note or minim beats to the minute and there is a 4 bar count in sounded on the wood block. The ornament has also been written out in the ossia stave. Close
Added: 21st January, 2026 11:01 AM |
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Sebastián Yradier was a Spanish born composer who despite the universal popularity of the piece died in obscurity in 1865. Based on the Cuban habaner Show More...
Sebastián Yradier was a Spanish born composer who despite the universal popularity of the piece died in obscurity in 1865. Based on the Cuban habanera rhythm, “La Paloma” (The Dove) was written after the composer visited Cuba around 1860 and became very popular worldwide. This arrangement for 2 trombones is in the key of Bb. A tempo of 62 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested and used in the playback. The melody needs to be played with a legato touch whilst the accompaniment figuration should be played staccato or certainly in a detached manner. Trombone 2 accompaniments are in place playing at 58, 60, 62 and 64 quarter note or crotchet beats to the minute. The lines of music are rhythmically independent and the trombone 2 should not end up being synchronized with the triplet figuration of the melody. There are many different versions of this piece and the triplet figuration provides challenges on how the music can be both notated and played. Popular rhythms particularly those derived from dance travelled very quickly around the globe in these times and the habanera pattern became an essential rhythmic feature of Argentinian tango music and is familiar from Bizet’s opera Carmen. If you are struggling to understand how to play cross rhythms have a look at one of the threes against two polyrhythms tutorials that are available on YouTube. This is an excellent movement in learning how to play and understand triplets. Close
Added: 20th January, 2026 16:01 PM |
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Handel’s Lascia ch’io pianga (Let me cry) from the opera Rinaldo in an improver level instrumental arrangement for brass quartet comprising 2 trum Show More...
Handel’s Lascia ch’io pianga (Let me cry) from the opera Rinaldo in an improver level instrumental arrangement for brass quartet comprising 2 trumpets in B flat, French horn and trombone. Instrument parts are attached to the full score which is available from PlentyMusic as a pdf download. If circumstances arise then there the music could be performed by a brass ensemble with each part played by more than one instrument. The aria or song is taken from the opera Rinaldo which first appeared in 1711 and was subsequently revised in 1733. It is in ABA form and based on the sarabande rhythm which has the stress on the second beat of the three beats in a bar. When sung the Da Capo section would be an opportunity for the soloist to improvise and ornament the melody and this is an option available for the top line players in this instrumental arrangement. The music editor suggests that it appropriate to keep to the style of the period in the first instance but it is also a piece in which the stylistic element can be explored. Those who enjoy improvising can always record their work can send it as an mp3 to the PlentyMusic office for feedback. The score has been notated in 3|2 time keeping to the conventions of the original notation but could quite readily be notated in 3|4 time. The trill in bar has been written out in the video score which is available to view on the PlentyMusic YouTube channel. This is music that is very appropriate music for a solemn processional in a social context context. It is usual to present baroque scores with minimal score detail although in this score there is some indication of appropriate dynamics. The arrangement is in the original key of F major although the tempo for the quartet is more Larghetto than Largo which was the tempo indication in the opera. The music in the video score plays back at a tempo of 66 half note or minim beats to the minute. The music editor observes that instrumental arrangements of a vocal piece are invariably played at a faster tempo. This is an opportunity for an improver level musician to be playing what is a great piece of music. It is what the music editor identifies as being a potential “stepping stone” for many instrument players. There is an interesting story as to the origins of the sarabande rhythm for those who enjoy researching the history of forms and rhythmic patterns particularly those associated with dances. Close
Added: 30th December, 2021 09:12 AM |
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This is a very popular piece of music that in many respects transcends idiom, style and it could be suggested culture. This improver level arrangement Show More...
This is a very popular piece of music that in many respects transcends idiom, style and it could be suggested culture. This improver level arrangement for brass quartet of trumpet, horn in f, trombone & euphonium or tuba is in common time while some of the accompanying chords and rhythmic shapes have been updated to give a more contemporary style. This familiar spiritual gained popularity during the 1960’s with the Civil Rights movement and since 1988 it has become associated with the English rugby team. This arrangement explores a gentle rock style whilst the realisation plays back at a tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar. Accompaniments are in place enabling each of the instruments to practice as part of the ensemble. Close
Added: 5th December, 2018 21:12 PM |
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This is a charming piece of music in 6/8 time and taken from one of Beethoven's Sonatinas for piano. In this arrangement the trumpet in Bb plays the m Show More...
This is a charming piece of music in 6/8 time and taken from one of Beethoven's Sonatinas for piano. In this arrangement the trumpet in Bb plays the melody whilst the trombone accompanies playing broken chords with the tuba providing an outline bass line. A tempo of 66 dotted quarter beats to the minute is recommended and as the music sounds in the key of F the part for the trumpet in Bb has been appropriately transposed. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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