Dueling Fundamentals

Dueling Fundamentals Dueling Fundamentals for Two Trombones by David Vining is appropriate for advanced high school through professional trombone players. Darth Bruckner, The Hip Lip Flip Trip, Martian Lip Slurs, and Arban Freaks Out are just some of the fun—but make no mistake, also challenging!—duets included in Dueling Fundamentals for Trombones. This book consists of seven chapters: Long Tones, Flexibility, Stabilizers, Scales and Arpeggios, Range Extenders, Mixed Techniques, and Tenor/Bass Duets. Throughout the book, both lines are challenging—there is no “student” line and no “teacher” line. Therefore this book works well for lessons or as an excellent tool for two friends or classmates looking to challenge themselves and each other. “Dueling Fundamentals is a great way for students to sharpen their skills while keeping their ears open. The teacher can model everything from sound, rhythm, style, and pitch while the student plays along. Much more enjoyable and engaging than working on fundamentals by yourself! This will be a fun addition to applied lessons!” - Natalie Mannix, DMA, Associate Professor of Trombone, University of North Texas 72 pages, spiral bound to lay flat on the music stand Trombonist David Vining is the founder and co-owner of Mountain Peak Music, a publishing company devoted to offering innovative, healthy teaching methods for all musicians. Mountain Peak Music represents Mr. Vining’s personal mission, combining his extensive performing and teaching background with insights learned through his remarkable recovery from embouchure dystonia. Professor Vining’s teaching transcends his trombone specialty, covering a wide range of topics appealing to musicians of every discipline. He is equally at home teaching trombone technique, helping instrumentalists and vocalists become more efficient, and helping musicians cope with injuries, among other topics. His Mountain Peak Music publications include the Breathing Book series, Daily Routines, Cross Training for Musicians, Teaching Brass and Teaching Woodwinds, to name a few. Mr. Vining is a dynamic performer who has delivered hundreds of recitals nationwide. As trombonist with the Chestnut Brass Company, he recorded several CD’s and toured the United States and Europe performing recitals, masterclasses, and concerts with orchestras. Currently a member of the Flagstaff Symphony, he has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony, Kansas City Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Mr. Vining has appeared on college campuses coast-to-coast in recital and as a guest soloist with ensembles, and recorded a solo CD, Arrows of Time.