Skilful Solos for Trumpet, Cornet or Flugel Horn by Philip Sparke, 44 Pages, Anglo Music Press

Philip Sparke's Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in the series Starter Solos this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Solos introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges, new notes being introduced in a gradual and logical manner. Skilful Solos comes with online audio. The advantages of playing eitherwith piano or online are that the beginning player can now experience the important aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons, thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo, which is not always achieved when playing alone.

SONGLIST:
1. Nice to See You Again [Philip Sparke]
2. Pony and Trap [Philip Sparke]
3. Summer Siesta [Philip Sparke]
4. Spring [Antonio Vivaldi]
5. A Victorian Ballad [Philip Sparke]
6. Trumpet Tune [Philip Sparke]
7. Promenade [Philip Sparke]
8. Greensleeves (Trad.) [Philip Sparke]
9. Could You Repeat That? [Philip Sparke]
10. Alladale Aria [Philip Sparke]
11. Scales of Justice [Philip Sparke]
12. Largo from Winter [Antonio Vivaldi]
13. Waltz with Variations [Philip Sparke]
14. At the Circus [Philip Sparke]
15. Adagio [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]
16. Marche Militaire [Franz Schubert]
17. Thinking of You [Philip Sparke]
18. Fives and Threes [Philip Sparke]
19. Daydream [Philip Sparke]
20. Rhode Island Rag [Philip Sparke]