Ten Studies

Ten Studies (In this new Encore Edition, each of the Ten Studies appear twice (creating 20 Studies); for low tuba and in a different register and key for high tuba. These studies were originally composed for horn and first published after Brahms death (1897) hence, they hold the Opus Posthumous designation. Transcribed and edited by John Van Houten, the Ten Studies of Johannes Brahms project the performance challenges for the low and high tuba. The Van Houten Edition offers help on how to maintain musical consistency in the very low register and advice on performing musically the high passages without being influenced by the instruments physical demands. These challenges are pronounced by the switching of instruments (low and high). The outstanding writing of Johannes Brahms, John Van Houtens careful transcribing, editing and instructive text make this book valuable and rewarding for all tubists.)