Etudes-78 Studies for Tuba were composed by Boris Grigoriev (1906-1978) a Russian Trombonist who trained many professional Tuba players. Requiring some mature technical knowledge these etudes would benefit to advanced students to professional players. Quite lyrical and with a strong Russian influence these studies have a low register work and cover all keys moving progressively to sharps and flats. Really enjoyed by Tubists these are a must-have for serious Tuba players who want to improve the quality of their sonority and their technique.

Edited by Robert King and published by Alphonse Leduc 70 Studies for B flat Tuba – Volume 1 by Vladislav Blazhevich contains the first 42 studies out of 70. These studies do not correspond to a method for Tuba and it is generally understood that 70 studies are actually inspired from another piece of work from Blazhevich: 'Clef Studies for Trombone' even though 13 of these 70 studies did not appear in it. They were not transposed for Tuba but adapted for this instrument. These studies have become part of the basic teaching methods and these books are some of the most-mentioned studybooks for Tuba which became very popular. While they help to develop Tuba techniques they can be used by different age ranges and different skill ranges. Vladislav Blazhevich (1881-1942) is a Russian Tuba player conductor and professor. He was also an incredible composer who created many methods for Wind instruments as well as concerti studies and musical pieces. Robert King (1914-1999) is an American editor who was specialised in Brass composition. He created the 'Brass Player’s Guide' in the 1950s and developed a strong relationship with Alphonse Leduc Éditions.