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Tuba Selection 3
Etude Title: No. 35
Page(s): 28
Tempo: Quarter Note = 80–92
Play from Beginning to End.
Errata:
NA
Performance Guide:
Great care should be taken to perform etude 35 in a manner that is light, steady, and with consistent articulations. Be careful not to tongue harder as the music changes range or dynamic. It can be very helpful to practice this etude slurred and then use “slurred” air while playing it as written. There are certainly long sections in this etude that ask the musician to play for quite a while without taking a breath. In most cases, this challenge can be managed by taking a fast enough tempo and being mindful of dynamics. However, leaving out the occasional note is perfectly acceptable so long as it doesn’t distract from the music. The exact notes omitted should be at the performer's discretion, but it is recommended not to leave out downbeats.