Category: Duets

I like this duet for students learning about how to play over a Bb Blues. It’s got several good bebop and blues ideas, while keeping in a comfortable register. The accompaniment track isn’t any generic groove, either! It had hits in all the right places, making it much more lifelike when you’re playing along. There’s a little more unison writing than I’d generally like, but for students, it’s excellent affirmation when playing the same licks as your partner.

This is the first long duet I ever played, and it holds a special place in my heart. Here is the first page.

From 33 Trombone Duets, ed. Miller

This is a great little duet that several of my students have played recently. The leading part is actually written up an octave from what I played, but still works well if you’re not feeling up to a high D5.

This post includes individual audio parts! Metronome click too. Just download and play along!

First duet I’m posting, recorded in a rush but I feel like I’m getting the hang of video editing!