Bass Trombone / Euphonium Warm-Ups

Revised 2014
Please Note: These Warm-ups are not of my creation, but instead are a compilation of ideas from various tuba players I have
encountered over the years. I have put them into an order that makes the most sense to me. Warm-ups should be introduced
as soon as the player can maintain the tone, and should be the most important thing done daily.
Various Authors

The 5 minute "Level 1" warm-up

Focus on Breathing, Consistent Tone

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Double Triggers

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Continue through remaining positions

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The 10 minute "Level 2" warm-up

(add these to the Level 1 warm-up)

Focus on Embouchure Control

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Continue through remaining positions

Continue through remaining positions

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The 20 minute "Level 3" warm-up

(add these to the Level 1 and 2 warm-up)

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Work various scales at various tempos

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The 35 minute "Level 4" warm-up

(add these to the Level 1 -3 warm-up)

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The 35 minute "Level 5" warm-up

(add these to the Level 1 -4 warm-up)
Advanced Embouchure Control

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Continue through remaining positions

Continue through remaining positions

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Continue through remaining positions

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Continue through remaining positions

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Continue through remaining positions

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Continue through remaining positions

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The 50 minute "Level 6" warm-up

(add these to the Level 1 - 5 warm-up)
Advanced Techniques

Work in various other scales as well

Double Tonguing

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Work in various other scales as well

Triple Tonguing

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Work in various other scales as well

Continue through remaining positions

Additional Warm-Ups should be Musician-Specific

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