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Duets
Both parts must be played. On your own you get half the music and none of the intonation practice.
Product detailSKU #1281539725880
Hal LeonardRubank Selected Duets French Horn Vol 1 Easy/Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A book of French horn duets at easy to medium level. For two horn players, or a student and teacher, who want ensemble practice material.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Two horn students practicing together outside of lessons
- Teachers playing the second part alongside a student
- Building ensemble timing and intonation after the first year
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Solo players who want unaccompanied repertoire
- Total beginners still learning to read and produce notes
- Advanced players needing hard concert-level material
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Easy/Medium level
Assumes you already read music and have a working range. Sits past first-year material without reaching advanced.
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Volume 1
The entry point in the series, so you can move up later rather than replacing the book.
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Rubank series
A long-standing educational line, so it is common enough that a teacher or fellow student will likely already know it.
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Print only, ten dollars
No audio or recordings. Cheap because it is sheet music and nothing else.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No CD, DVD or online audio. Sheet music only.
- 02You need a second horn player to use it as written.
- 03One book contains both parts, so a duo may want two copies.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this by myself?
Not really. Both parts are meant to be played at once, so you need a second player or a teacher.
02What level do I need to be?
Easy to medium. You should already read music and have a working range on the horn.
03Does it include a recording?
No. It is a printed duet book with no audio.
04Is one book enough for two players?
Two players can read from one copy at a stand, but most duos buy a second copy for comfort.
