Reading Matter for players

[euphony]

I Just thought it might be interesting to find out what (if anything?) all you musicians out there read about your craft?
I'm currently in the middle of The Trumpet by Howard Snell and I must say it has already given me a LOT to think about......................What about you?? Your input would be helpful .........I have a LOT to learn!!!!

[davef]

I'm getting stuck into Andy Duncan's Scoring and Arranging fo Brass Band. Brilliant insight into all brass band instruments from humble beginings to present day before going into the nitty gritty of actual arranging.

[jjm]

I'm reading the Viz annual and Roger Mellies Profanisaurus Rex. Well, I'm a bass player. What did you expect?

[euphony]

jjm said:

I'm reading the Viz annual and Roger Mellies Profanisaurus Rex. Well, I'm a bass player. What did you expect?

With an answer like that Mr Martin, I'd have thought you were a drummer!!!!!!!! ;D

[smaca]

Just obtained a copy of the new study book compiled by Roger Webster called Preparation,Practice and Performance. There are lots of views on the mind-set towards playing,and turning all negative thoughts into positive thoughts resulting in enjoying playing and enjoying performing to the public. So far I have found it a tremendous study book(still at the early pages), and there are also lots of exercises to play,with an explanation to what each exercise is aimed at achieving.There is also a CD with study book which has RW playing each exercise they way he intends them to be played. The publisher is DeHaske, and their UK branch is Fentone Music Ltd (01536 260981)

[Sop brotherston]

Hey stuart were did you get a copyof that i wouldn't mind reading that

[smaca]

If you phone Fentone Music Ltd (number in previous post), I am sure they will send you a copy direct.Good Luck.

[scotty]

Any of the material by Rich Szabo which can be found on his website loads of interesting articles about breathing etc...That Roger Webster book sounds interesting might be worth a look!

[bruceg]

I've modified a couple of the preceeding posts to include clickable links to the companies / people mentioned within. Happy browsing