A methodology and overview of key collaborations : a duo practice method for trumpet and piano
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Anthony Richard Sanders (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- James Douglass
Abstract: The piano has long been a fundamental base for the study of music and musical theory. As undergraduate students pursuing music degrees progress through their respective programs, they study the piano and use it as a tool to conceptualize music theory and practice ear training skills. Music degrees also require a basic piano proficiency sequence which is arguably the most challenging hurdle students encounter with the instrument, particularly if they have had little or no formal training. In the author’s experience, the piano has been an invaluable resource in the contexts of solo trumpet practice, teaching, and rehearsal. The versatility of the piano’s keyboard provides opportunities for musicians to study musical passages, emphasize phrasing ideas, and reinforce intonation. Collaborative practice is a growing trend and features multiple benefits for each musician involved. However, none of the existing methods involve extensive use of the piano, as most students do not possess the necessary skill to play formal accompaniments. In an effort to support students in their musical development and pursuit of piano proficiency, the author is creating a duo practice method for trumpet and piano. The exercises for the trumpet come directly from standard pedagogical texts, and the author has composed simple piano accompaniments for these exercises. The accompaniments directly reflect the skills and concepts learned in class piano, which will provide the students with three distinct opportunities: applying their developing piano skills, practicing trumpet with harmonic support from the piano, and engaging in the collaborative process itself.
A methodology and overview of key collaborations : a duo practice method for trumpet and piano
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 2021
- Keywords
- Collaborative Piano, Collaborative Practice, Piano Proficiency, Trumpet and Piano
- Subjects
- Artistic collaboration
- Practicing (Music)
- Trumpet $v Studies and exercises.