Brass Warm Up Exercises

Tuba
Arranged by Michael Palmer

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Long Tones II - practice with legato tongue OR natural slur

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Long Tones III - legato tongue or slur

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Slurs I - Tongue the rst note, slur the rest

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Slurs II - Steady air ow to maintain smooth motion

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Slurs III - Extending the range (horn part modied)

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Tonguing I - Choose a style: marcato, legato, staccato

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Tonguing II - marcato, legato, staccato

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Fussell Rhythm

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Tuba

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Bach Chorale: O Lord, How Many A Deep Sorrow

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