My First Arban - Tuba

Product Summary

An Introduction to Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for French Horn

Table of Contents

• Preface
• How to use this book
• Jean-Baptiste Arban
• About the Editor
• Fingering Chart
• First Studies
• Intervals
• Syncopation
• Slur Studies
• Scale Studies
• Bb Major
• Ab Major
• C Major
• Db Major
• Eb Major
• F Major
• Chromatic Scales
• Intervals
• Major and Minor Arpeggios
• The Art of Phrasing
• Duets
• Fantasie and Variations on The Carnival of Venice

As an introduction to the key elements of the Trombone version of Arban, adapted for the Tuba, this book has been designed to provide young tuba players with the essentials of a great method. Basic exercises from the parent method have been arranged in sequence, some in their original form and the more difficult ones adjusted to take account of student abilities. The book will improve the technical facility and musicianship of the player and prepare them for the more advanced material in Arban's Famous Method. My First Arban is tailored to work in either an individual or group lesson setting and is guaranteed to help the young student achieve a level of playing proficiency.