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These duets were composed at the request of a former student, Russ Zokaites. He asked me to write a set of pieces based on Appalachian folk music.
Mvt 1 – Everlasting Arms
According to Wikipedia: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms is a hymn published in 1887 with music by Anthony J. Showalter and lyrics by Showalter and Elisha Hoffman. Showalter said that he received letters from two of his former pupils saying that their wives had died. When writing letters of consolation, Showalter was inspired by the phrase in the Book of Deuteronomy 33:27, 'The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms'." At the time of writing this, I was moved by a beautiful rendition of the music sung by Iris DeMent. The simplicity and pure emotion of her performance hit me right in the gut. This performance was from the soundtrack to the movie, True Grit.
Mvt 2 – He’s Gone Away
According to Answers.com: “This poignant dialogue between a young man and woman in love - just before he has to depart for an indefinite separation - is an early American Appalachian Mountains folk song. It probably originated in some form from England, and eventually resonated with the slave spiritual tradition, reminding us of the cruel forced separations imposed on many during that time.”
I have long loved Robert Beaser’s adaptation of this folk song in his composition, Mountain Songs for flute and guitar.
Mvt 3 – Sweet Betsy from Pike
According to Wikipedia, "Sweet Betsy from Pike" is an American ballad about the trials of a pioneer named Betsy and her lover Ike who migrate from Pike County (probably Missouri) to California. The article goes on to explain that the name ‘Betsy’ may have been humorous slang for a rifle. In its original form, this movement was to be a setting of ‘Tennessee Stud’ with brief quotes from ‘Sweet Betsy’ until it was discovered that ‘Tennessee Stud’ wasn’t a folksong at all but was composed by Jimmy Driftwood in 1959 and is still under copyright! And so Sweet Betsy, rifle or not, took over the main themes. Still, it was Doc Watson’s performance of ‘Tennessee Stud’ that inspired the tone of this movement.
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Jason Potts
By far the most freeblowing mute I've ever played on
By far the most freeblowing mute I've ever played on. The 2nd movement of Tomasi doesn't suck to play anymore.
Morningstar TENOR Trombone Cup Mute
Ton van Bemmel
My first impression of the book Trombone21 is great
My first impression of the book is great. The music included makes the book complete.
However, the book is a huge challenge for me. I have learned the tenor clef in the past, but not having used it at all since, so that is the first challenge.
I started practicing last week, July and August is the holiday period.
Furthermore, I love challenges; I am an amateur, and I have no other instrument available besides my tenor trombone. But that shouldn't be a problem.
I am happy with this book; I am going to use it with other practice material.
Van Hof/Jarvis: Trombone21
Anonymous
The composition is great
The composition is great. However, the engraving is sloppy. More attention to detail is necessary. Dynamics are not vertically aligned, some measures are too wide while others are to small making the notation hard to read. Also, multi-measure rests should be used more often. There were none in this piece and it could have used some. I had an issue with the file and I contacted customer service. The issue was resolved quickly, so the customer service was great!
Susan Mutter: Ages for French Horn or Trombone and Piano
Ole Herman Larsen
As always I simply like the text in her books
As always I simply like the text in her books. Tons of experience shared with great insight. Prescriptions on how to execute the exercises is a game changer and I would recommend both her books to all my trombone friends. These books are important for getting the basics in order, sound, air-flow, breathing, relaxation and endurance just to mention a few great tips for taking your playing to next level. Dimply great books
Linda Landis: Flying High With Flow Studies and More
Stephen Haynes, MSW
The Arrival of Something Truly Unique in Bucket Mutes
I have been following the design process of this entry into the bucket mute family for some time. Love the fact that is driven by active professional performers. My feeling is that is is a NEW take on the 'traditional' bucket. Rather than filling the mute chamber with dampening material, the design team developed a SONIC DIFUSER that, along with the overall design components, makes this a completely unique interpretation that remains rooted in tradition.
Superior, design and build/materials. EASE OF USE -easy on/off. And the maker worked with me to ensure a proper bell fit with my large bell - and communication throughout the order process was nimble, responsive and efficient. Not for nothing, affordably priced.
The mute sounds really great, intonation is spot on and the handle makes it super easy to insert and take out very quickly. Only point that could be improved is a clean finishing. There are many unclean edges from the 3D Print. But overall my new fav straight mute.
