Legato Etudes for French Horn by John R. Shoemaker, pub. Alfred

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These studies are based on the vocalises of Giuseppe Concone, 19th century Italian Master of singing and the pianoforte.  After moving to Paris in 1837 he became famous as a teacher of the pianoforte, singing, theory and composition.  His chief title to fame rests on the composition of a series of Solfeggi which have a world-wide reputation.

Three specific problems are addressed:  1) interpretation of the legato phrase; 2) extension of the low range; and (3) familiarity with the bass (F) clef.  Key signatures, time signatures, and dynamic markings have received careful consideration in relation to these problems.

The volume contains 24 etudes.