Duncan, Andrew - 25 Progressive Studies for New Tuba Players (Bass Clef)

A study book written for new tuba players offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, successfully supporting, challenging and developing the technical and musical journey of the player.

The collection’s composer, Andrew Duncan, comments: The 25 studies in this book are written to develop both the technical and the musical skills of a new tuba player. As the book progresses important elements of musical notation and musical theory are introduced and explained then included in the studies that follow.  I’ve used animals as a theme for the studies, taking inspiration from their many different characteristics and traits.

Certain titles have been selected for the new Trinity College London 2019-2022 Tuba/Eb Bass/Bb Bass Syllabus.

Study Titles include:

1. Lazy Old Tom Cat
2. Caterpillar Parade
3. The Stubborn Mule
4. A Piglet Dances
5. The Wandering Tortoise (Grade 1*)
6. Jellyfish Floating in the Sea
7. The Playful Hedgehog
8. Scampering Squirells
9. March of the Penguins
10. A Spider Spins Her Web
11. A Graceful Swan Glides Over the Lake
12. Toad Hopscotch
13. The Antsy Ant
14. A Happy Hippo Wallows in the Mud
15. Thee Cavorting Crab
16. An Owl Patrols the Night Sky
17. A Sloth Moves Over the Branches
18. A Blue Whale Swims Below (Grade 2*)
19. The Playful Kitten
20. Lullaby for a Baby Elephant
21. Lion Cubs Go Out Exploring
22. Bullfrog Dance (Grade 3*)
23. A Bear Hunts in the Forest
24. Kangaroo Playtime (Grade 4*)
25. The Preposterous Rhinoceros (Grade 5*)