Always consult your teacher before you purchase any materials. They can recommend what will be best for you!
Tuba
Method Books
- Rubank Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Method
- Hal Leonard Advanced Band Method
- Bordogni Vocalises (King or Jacobs publication)
- Tyrell 40 Advanced Studies
- Balzhevich 70 Studies for Tuba, vol. 1 and 2
- Bai Lin Lip Flexibilities
- Arban Complete Method for Tuba, Young & Jacobs
- Pilafian & Sheridan Brass Gym, book and CD
Mouthpieces
- Vincent Bach 24AW or 18
- Conn Helleberg 120 or 7b
- Perantucci PT-50 (my favorite), PT-88, or PT-44
Euphonium
Method Books
- Rubank Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Method
- Brad Edwards Simply Singing, Trombone and Euphonium
- David Vinings Daily Routines for Trombone (original or student)
- Bai Lin Lip Flexibilities
- Arban Complete Method for Trombone & Euphonium, Alessi & Bowman
- Pilafian & Sheridan Brass Gym, book and CD (BASS CLEF)
Mouthpieces
- Vincent Bach 6 1/2AL (for beginners), 3G, or 4G
- Schilke 51 D