Phoenix Music Publications

Compiled by Arthur Labar, this is the ultimate reference book for the hornist who is preparing for auditions and wants to be prepared for the Operatic and Ballet repertoire. 120 pages with performance notes by Howard Howard, former solo horn of the Metropolitan Opera of New York. In 3 languages: English, French in German.

NOW AVAILABLE!  2nd Edition with corrections, and new excerpts!

A complete manual of all scales and arpeggios in all major and minor keys, offering extensive source material for embouchure building, daily warmup routines as well as basic technique. The only book of it's kind dedicated to the uniek range and problems of the horn. Essential addition to any hornist's basic library. 84 pages.

Written for the advanced student to professional, these etudes feature different techniques that are essential to horn playing. In a fun, fanciful and whimsical style, Mr Matosinhos focuses each etude on a different technique, always within a style heavily invluenced by Jazz. 24 Pages. Dedicated to Arkady Shilkloper.

You can listen to Mr Matosinhos playing some of these etuds on U-Tube. Follow the links below:

12 Jazzy Etudes for Horn No. 10

12 Jazzy Etudes for Horn No. 12