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Music - Resources by Instrument

Tuba

Fr. tuba basse, saxhorn basse, tuba contrebasse; Ger. Bayrton, Basstuba; It. flicorno basso, flicorno basso-grave

Repertoire

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Call number ranges with descriptions
Call numbers Description
M 95 - 99 tuba alone, with no accompaniment
M 264 - 267 tuba with piano
M 1034.T8 tuba with full orchestra, concertos, etc.
M 1035.T8 tuba with piano reduction of concertos, etc.
M 1134.T8 tuba with string orchestra, concertos, etc.
M 1135.T8 tuba with str. orch., concertos, + piano reduction
MT 480 - 488 studies and methods for tuba
MT 486 orchestral excerpts

The following sources are useful in identifying appropriate repertoire (alone and in combination with other instruments):

Performance Practice

Historically-informed performance is an ongoing consideration for all performers. The following titles may prove useful:

Background and History

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