You may know this tune by its original name, Die Teufelszunge. Regardless of where you first encountered The Devil’s Tongue, it’s not a piece that one forgets! The music starts with a captivating cadenza, proceeds with an expressive lyrical theme, and then is off to the races with triple tonguing and virtuosic flourishes.

This edition for cornet and band is perfect for concerto competitions or other performance opportunities. Take a listen to a sample recording below and then click through the free sample pages. You can click above to get an immediate PDF download of the solo, score, and parts, which has been pre-formatted for easy double-sided printing.

Listen to The Devil’s Tongue (Cornet)