The second book of Practical Studies is designed to logically extend the techniques already presented in the First Book and also to introduce and develop new techniques and rhythms that will offer a challenge to the intermediate student. Through the use of slightly more difficult and more extended studies, it is hoped that the material included in this book may more fully develop general musicianship and more feeling for style and interpretation and thus act as a foundation for solo literature.

The Second Book of Practical Studies is designed to logically extend the techniques already presented in the First Book and also to introduce and develop new techniques and rhythms that will offer a challenge to the intermediate student. Through the use of slightly more difficult and more extended studies, it is hoped that the material included in this book may more fully develop general musicianship and more feeling for style and interpretation and thus act as a foundation for solo literature.

A conservatory-style approach to the various brass methods, utilizing Beeler's own teaching techniques.

This First Book of Practical Studies is designed to develop chord consciousness and to provide additional experience in the fundamental rhythms, key signatures and articulations and to improve accuracy in reading through the use of interesting and melodic studies. It may be used either to supplement or to follow any beginning method book.

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Tuba method

The Arban Complete Method for Tuba-334 pages in length-is the premier publication for tubists. It is used at virtually every University and Conservatory in the world and it is at the core of every tubist's library. This book contains all of the original material from Arban's Trumpet Method plus extensive text by Dr. Jerry Young, Professor Emeritus of Tuba, The University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Tubists no longer need to transpose a trombone or trumpet version of Arban because this edition-complete in every way-is made for tuba. The Arban Method covers practically every aspect of technique. Dr. Young's superb explanations add unique value to this edition. This comprehensive book is in a class by itself and it is one of the essential books for tubists. This edition, printed by Amazon, is exactly the same as the U.S. edition but is not spiral bound.

"Foundations for Superior Performance" is designed to help structure the daily rehearsal and advance the performance level of the ensemble. The primary goal is to offer a framework of exercises and routine drills that will facilitate the mastery of essential playing fundamentals. Different skill levels have been integrated into this book to meet the needs of the inexperienced player, and, at the same time, challenge the most advanced.

This is the Only Complete Arban for Trombone & Euphonium. There has never been a truly complete Arban for trombone or euphonium until now. Previous editions did not include all of Arban's studies. This benchmark edition is complete and comprehensive for both trombone and euphonium.Joseph Alessi (principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic) has written all the trombone text for this edition. His guidance in applying Arban's (trumpet) techniques to the trombone puts this book into a class by itself.Dr. Brian Bowman wrote the text for euphonium. As a teacher and virtuoso performer, Dr. Bowman is uniquely qualified to transfer Arban's techniques to the euphonium.