In 12 years at qPress there has never been a book of music by Dmitry Shostakovich, so I am THRILLED to be able to release this collection today. Shostakovich combined a variety of different musical techniques in his works. His music is characterized by sharp contrasts, elements of the grotesque, and ambivalent tonality; he was also heavily influenced by neoclassicism and by the late Romanticism of Gustav Mahler.

Despite the title, I might not actually call this book “Easy.” There are definitely more intermediate solos here, which require some stamina, range to just above the staff, and a good sense of musicality. Having this set of solos in a trumpet studio situation would be invaluable. Below you can see the full list of songs that have been arranged for trumpet and piano. To the left you will find a representative sample, and above you can purchase an immediate digital download.

Song List

1. Little March
2. Lullaby
3. Sad Song
4. Prelude
5. Nocturne (From The Gadfly)
6. Romance (From The Gadfly)
7. Dance
8. Clockwork Doll
9. Elegy
10. Gavotte
11. Prelude
12. Waltz