Finding an Old Charlier Book

JH3136 · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:26 am Post subject: Finding an Old Charlier Book

I nearly pulled the trigger on a new Charlier the other day and then noticed that this appears to be a new printing with dimensions of 9 x 12. Anyone have ideas of where to find a "classic" Nouvelle Edition (the larger one)? You know, the one you always kept sticking out of the outer pocket of your gig bag to impress your fellow trumpet players

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Dayton · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:21 am Post subject:

I don't believe Alphonse Leduc prints the larger format any longer. You might be able to find a used copy in good condition from a used book store like Alibris or AbeBooks, or perhaps eBay. Alternatively, you might find a music store that still has the old format in their inventory. Good luck!

benlewis · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:23 am Post subject:

Another alternative is to purchase a PDF copy and use it on an iPad Pro. I've scanned or purchased many books and the iPad is all I use now. The crop and half-sheet options make things easier for these old eyes...

That being said, I have saved all my old copies and refer to the notes I took during lessons.

HTH

Ben

Yamahaguy · Heavyweight Member Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 3992

I may have an extra one, I'll PM you...

Crazy Finn · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:24 pm Post subject:

I always liked the large ones because I could read them much better.

However, with the larger format, I think they ended up taking more abuse - at least the ones I saw always were beat up. Aside from being out of print, they're probably hard to find in decent shape.
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