A composer renowned for his demanding yet deeply musical writing, Anthony Plog offers with this collection an essential pedagogical tool for any instrumentalist wishing to build technique while developing musicality. This first volume brings together 50 short studies followed by 20 duets, arranged in order of increasing difficulty. Each study focuses on a specific aspect of playing articulation, phrasing, rhythm, flexibility set within a varied musical language ranging from Moderato to Allegro vivace. The duets that complete the collection allow these skills to be put into practice in a context of listening and interaction, an essential dimension of musical training.
Designed for intermediate-level students, this collection offers progressive and varied material, ideal for daily practice both in lessons and individual study.