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Method Book Recommendations
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:43 pm
by BlueRidgeTeacher
I am looking for an Eb tuba method book for my 8 yo son. After seeing me play tuba all his life he wants to start playing. I have a 3v Besson "New Standard" that he'll start with.
I'm looking for a beginner book to get him reading tuba music. I know of the band method books like Essential Elements, Standards of Excellence, etc. but are there any out there better for a kid learning on his own? I expect he'll advance on his own at times. He's been taking piano for two years and is excelling.
Thanks for any input!
Will
Re: Method Book Recommendations
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:34 pm
by matt g
The Rubank stuff is pretty decent and has Eb fingering charts along with split parts.
Re: Method Book Recommendations
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:41 pm
by DonO.
+1 for Rubank!
Re: Method Book Recommendations
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:33 pm
by Grumpikins
I downloaded an old book off IMSLP. Only looked at it a little bit, but it looks like a teach yourself book. I like that it has a lot of tunes to play. Cant beat the price.
Also. Rubank is great too. I enjoy them just to keep in shape and switching key horns.
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Re: Method Book Recommendations
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:38 pm
by sweaty
Essential Elements goes way too fast for the first 3 pages. I used Standard of Excellence when I was a band director. Neither are suitable for Eb tuba.
Re: Method Book Recommendations
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:58 am
by 2nd tenor
BlueRidgeTeacher wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:43 pm
I am looking for an Eb tuba method book for my 8 yo son. After seeing me play tuba all his life he wants to start playing. I have a 3v Besson "New Standard" that he'll start with.
I'm looking for a beginner book to get him reading tuba music. I know of the band method books like Essential Elements, Standards of Excellence, etc. but are there any out there better for a kid learning on his own? I expect he'll advance on his own at times. He's been taking piano for two years and is excelling.
Thanks for any input!
Will
Sometimes oldest is best; try Tune a Day by Herfurth. Second hand copies of the Tuba book (does Eb and BBb) are available and it seems like a pdf is too (Google tuba tune a day herfurth).