Learning objectives - Tuba
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The tuba is a large and imposing instrument. Therefore, it might be desirable for students to start with a smaller and more manageable brass instrument before switching to the tuba when the teacher deems appropriate. However, smaller tubas specifically designed for young learners have been developed in recent years.
Level 1
Range: C – es
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 88, scales played in quarter notes |
Scales (Choose two out of four) |
E-flat major, D-flat major, C minor, chromatic
(type of minor scale is optional) |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | Es – Bes (optional) |
Works and exercises
Piece |
Minuet by Bach, No. 90 in AoA Book I,
Finale from Orpheus, No. 84 in AoA Book I, (or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Exercise No. 2, page 42 in AoA Book I,
(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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Level 2
Range: ,Bes – es
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 100, scales played in quarter notes |
Scales |
E-flat major, D-flat major, B-flat major, C minor, D minor, Chromatic
(type of minor scale is optional) |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | Es – es |
Works and exercises
Piece |
American Patrol page 34 in AoA, Book I,
(or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Exercise No. 3 from Supplementary Studies by Endresen,
(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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Level 3
Range: ,Bes – f
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 60, scales played in eighth notes |
Scales |
E-flat major, D-flat major, B-flat major, F major, C minor, D minor, F minor, B minor, Chromatic
(minor is melodic) |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | , B to B |
Works and exercises
Piece |
When Johnny Comes Marching Home page 32 in AoA Book II,
(or a similar piece) |
Practice |
Exercise No. 13 from Supplementary Studies by Endresen,
(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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Range: ,A – g
Basic exam
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Scales
Range | One octave |
Tempo | M.M = 66, scales played in eighth notes |
Scales |
E-flat major, D-flat major, B-flat major, F major, C major, C minor, D minor, F minor, B minor, G minor, Chromatic
(minor is melodic) |
Triads | In all the above keys |
Chromatic | ,B – es |
Works and exercises
Piece |
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(or a similar piece) |
Practice |
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(or another similar exercise) |
Option |
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Sight reading | Play a song from music you've not seen before |
Study material |
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