etude or method books

[danjbressontuba]

Hey,
Does anyone know of any good Etude or Method books for an intermediate player?

[tubashaman2]

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[ken k]

depending on how "intermediate" he or she is they may be ready for the Rubank Advanced method.
Some of the exercise go a little high but it is very comprehensive with exercises in scales and arpeggios, melodic interpretation, articulation, ornaments, and some solos. It also is organized through the major and minor keys one sharp through 4 flats. Not the most exciting book but a good "Arban's lite'

I used to take my students through the Ed Sueta Series books 1 - 3, very rhythmic oriented systematically going through the various time signatures and keys. Book three uses many standard classical melodies and the excersices get longer and a bit more challenging.

There is a neat Holiday Etudes book by Sy Brandon. It is available though ITEA Press and it has programmatic etudes based on the holidays throughout the year, fun book.

There are solo collection books by the Canadian Brass and the Belwin Master Solos (by Keith Snell?) series that are written in Easy, intermediate and advanced levels. these include piano and CD accompaniments.

Some neat books by Michael Davis at Hip-bone music, Just add Tuba and brass buzz. These may be a little easy for your student but you may want to check them out for other students pretty cool stuff. These include CDs and DVDs check out hip-bonemusic.com

ken k

[Kory101]

Just work your way through the Arbans.

[TWTuba]

Definintely the Arban's book. And now that we can get it in the correct octave, even more reason to use it!!

[BVD Press]

This thread might help:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33077&p=290889&hilit=uber#p290889

[fenne1ca]

I'm highly fond of Tyrell's 40 advanced studies. A good mix of technicality and melodic interest. It doesn't feel like an etude book, in that it's fun to play. I also love the Bordogni vocalise collection. It's a fun one to work on, and when you become more advanced, you can take it up or down an octave for added fun!

[tubaerik]

The Bordogni etudes have been a big part of my practicing for a long time now and it has gotten me a long way.