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I was wondering, what is some of the literature you as a tuba player would consider a must have for any tuba player out there. This applies to ANY literature. From method books to solos to ensembles.

I am looking to spend some money on some tuba literature around the holidays and I want to know what you guys think are the things any tuba player should own.

I think that a couple of good books to have as a tubist is the tuba Arbans book(maybe even the trombone book as well.) the Blazevich 70 studies books are great too. There is also the Bordogni solfeggi studies. Kopprasch book is good too. There is a book from Cimera and a book from Tyrell that are nice. I also like the Concone book.

Blazevich
vol 1
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/70- ... -1/2270870
vol 2
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/70- ... 2/18606105

Tyrell
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/40- ... ba/4097573

Cimera
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Sev ... es/1429593

Kopprasch
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/60- ... s/18606146

Arbans(wesley Jacobs version)
http://www.encoremupub.com/Tuba/9125.htm

Bordogni (wesley jacobs version)
http://encoremupub.com/cgi/commerce.cgi ... n&key=9187

Concone
http://encoremupub.com/cgi/commerce.cgi ... n&key=9159

Hope this helps.

Stock up on orchestral excerpt books too.

I think that the two most important books out there for tuba are the Arban Complete Method for the Tuba and Also Sprach Arnold Jacobs. The Arban's has been a classic for decades, but the the Arnold Jacobs book which was compiled by Bruce Nelson is a true gem in terms of approach toward playing. I frequently read and re-read sections of this book as well as use every single one of the "Special Studies" in the appendix.

A question about the Arban's, other than treble vs bass clef are there any differences between the 2 books? I have the trumpet book (platinum edition I believe) and have been using it. I bought it at the time because it was significantly cheaper than the tuba edition.

Chadtuba wrote:A question about the Arban's, other than treble vs bass clef are there any differences between the 2 books? I have the trumpet book (platinum edition I believe) and have been using it. I bought it at the time because it was significantly cheaper than the tuba edition.

Yes. The tuba book does not have any of the solos.

There are many different "tuba books". They vary in content.

The main difference between all the others and the most recently published one is: the new one is transposed down (from the original Cornet version) by 2 octaves, instead of 1 octave plus a ninth. This only really matters if you
try to play in unison with someone using an older edition (for any instrument).

I can understand playing from the Bb treble clef version. I can understand playing from the C bass clef version. I've never come up with a good reason for a Bb bass clef version. I'm sure there is one - I've just never been able to figure it out.

Anyway...the various versions also differ in the type and amount of "back of the book" stuff. Now, since the original intent of the original material was for the tuba play to play "familiar melodies" - it's not clear whether it's better, or worse, to update it.

The absolute must own etude books:

Blazevich (both books)
Kopprasch
Bordogni and/or Rochut

Later:
Arban

Solos you must own:
Vaughan Williams Concerto
Gregson Concerto

After that there is an extensive list, but those are THE two concertos to know.

I guess the list varies a little based on what sort of level you're at in your own playing. I'd make a different list for a beginner, for instance.

The Alessi-Bowman edition of the Arban book is good ($55), although it would be nice if there was more stuff in sharp keys.

A Rochut book is nice, and you can find a piano accompaniment for many of them in the vocal music bins, under Borgdoni.

I enjoy the "20 minute warm-up", as the Gene Porkorny recording really informs one's practice.

I might lay off buying concertos, unless you have extra money.

Schlossberg. Either the Trumpet or Trombone edition. Good fundamental stuff. Remington Warm-Ups are also good stuff.

Chuck

Tom wrote:The absolute must own etude books:

Solos you must own:
Vaughan Williams Concerto
Gregson Concerto

I'd add the Hindemith Sonata.