New brass publisher Big Shiny Brass have hit all the right notes with the 'Ultimate Cornet Method'.
Refreshing approach
It’s a refreshing approach to cornet practice — and you’ll be pleased to hear there’s not a technical exercise in sight.
Instead, the 'Ultimate Cornet Method' from Big Shiny Brass is packed full of well-known melodies, each of them designed to improve different aspects of your playing.
Improve
So, to improve your staccato playing, you’d have a bash through 'Procession of the Nobles'. Or to work on your lip slurs, there’s 'Nimrod' or 'Zadok the Priest'.
Nearly fifty playing techniques are covered in this way, with a helpful index to point you in the right direction.
Nearly fifty playing techniques are covered in this way, with a helpful index to point you in the right directionBig Shiny Brass
Celebrity praise
This melodic approach to practice has already gained the 'Ultimate Cornet Method' some high-profile fans: the cover boasts glowing testimonials from the likes of cornet maestro Alan Morrison, conductor Simon Dobson and BRIT Award winning trumpeter Alison Balsom.
Perfect for teachers
It’s a great resource for teachers too.
As well as the book (which stays open on a music stand, by the way!), there’s the added bonus of a print-your-own version. This gives you the chance to print off a huge and varied source of repertoire for your pupils, each piece with useful notes to help them play it right.
Pupils can also listen to recordings of all the tunes on the Big Shiny Brass website, played by a professional musician.
Enthusiastic
With its laid-back and enthusiastic approach to music making, the 'Ultimate Cornet Method' is a welcome change from the rigours of the Arban, and is helping to put the fun back into cornet practice for a new generation of players.
Free samples
You’ll find free samples from the book at the www.BigShinyBrass.com, and you can buy your copy by phoning Big Shiny Brass on 01297 489119.
Go and see what the Ultimate Cornet Method can do for your playing!
