The foundation for good technique is acquired by mastering these studies. This is the only edition of the Kopprasch Opus 5 Etudes ever published for tuba. Dr. Jerry Young gives detailed instructions for every etude. This tuba edition is in a slightly higher range than the Opus 6 tuba collection. However, these studies work well for both low (BBb-CC) and high (Eb-F) tubas. This reference edition is not spiral bound and it is easy to store on bookshelves...