(Bass clef in C)An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards ofadvanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a complete pedagogy:? Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course?Melodic Interpretation Including 20 contest level duets in each book? Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included? Articulation Studies Specialized for eachinstrument? Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds) Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion)? Ornamentation All types are introducedGenerations of musicians have beentaught with Rubank methods ? join the tradition!

Volume 1-French Tuba player Fernand Lelong (1939-2002) is best remembered as a prolific professor of the Tuba and Bass Trombone at the Paris Conservatoire. As an experienced significant player of the instrument his Special Exercises For Flexibility And Scales are very well-informed. Compiled for B flat Euphonium and Tenor and Bass Tuba the first volume of Special Exercises For Flexibility And Scales focuses on flexibility addressing fingering intervals of fourths fifths sixths and octaves triplets ascending and descending scales and covers a wide range amongst other aspects. For all aspiring bassbrass players Lelong's Special Exercises For Flexibility And Scales ensures progression in technique.

Tubalosity was selected to be premiered by Kenyon Wilson at Indiana University USA in 2014 as part of the Fifteen Minutes of Fame series. The piece is inspired by the versatility of the Tuba sound - that of the funky bass and the melodic voice. The player should imagine they are playing both parts simultaneously as though the bass line is there all the way through in the style of singer Bobby McFerrin.Performance Notes:Tubalosity has both a melody and a bass line - bring out the melody line in the upper notesfrom bar 5.Notes with a cross-hatch head should be a tongue-click into the mouthpiece.In bars8 12 14 15 and 20 the upper notes should be sung at the same time as playing the lower note. The sung notes should be in whichever octave is comfortable in the player's range.

18 Pieces for Brass Grades 1-3 with CD-ABRSM Shining Brass is an exciting series of graded repertoire pieces and studies that can be played by any brass instrument. Shining Brass Book 1 contains 18 pieces in a variety of attractive styles specially commissioned from seven of the finest composers of brass music writing today. Key features Two pieces from each of Lists A B and C of Grades 1-3 of the ABRSM 2013 syllabus for Eb Horn Baritone Euphonium and Tuba A single part book that can be used by treble and bass clef brass including Eb Tuba CD featuring performances and all backing tracks Separate Bb Eb and F piano accompanimentbooks A Bb Tuba (bass clef) part can be downloaded from www.abrsm.org/shiningbrass

This Tuba Fingering Chart is a brilliantly useful reference guide for players of all ages and abilities. Featuring an expansive gatefold design that shows essential information such as fingerings for all notes, notation hints and instrument care, this is a guide that should never leave your possession.A chart such as this is the perfect supplement for your lessons or your self-teaching, giving you instant access to the most crucial information immediately. The Fingering Chart features three-valve fingerings for every note on the four most common types of Tuba: BB Flat and C Contrabass and E Flat and F Bass, as well as alternative fingerings for an additional fourth valve. When you're stuck for a particular fingering or you just need to refresh your memory, this chart is a clear visual aid. Not only does the Tuba Fingering Chart show you this, but it's packed with other necessary information. A full section on notation gives you tips on symbols, signs, abbreviations and other useful facts like reading two instrument parts on one staff and rests. Some handy hints on caring for your Tuba are included, and a note on the pitch system for the different types of Tuba.The wealth of useful information that is condensed into this Tuba Fingering Chart makes it seriously practical and convenient for anyone learning to play this fantastic instrument. If you ever get stuck for fingerings, confused about instrument care or not amused by notation, just take a look at this chart and nail those notes. / Tuba

Book with Online Audio (stream or download)-This new collection of 11-14 Rubank solos includes many that had long been unavailable. All are suitable for contest and festival performance (grades 2-4). Purchase includes exceptional performance tracks (recorded by pro players) accompaniment tracks for practice and PDF Piano accompaniments for use at contest. Available December 2017. (Percussion book includes Snare solos Bass Drum solos and Percussion ensembles.)