Breeze-Easy Method for BB-flat Tuba, Book II: Tuba Book

Kinyon and Anzalone built the Breeze-Easy Series on a proven principle: strong musicianship doesn't require endless time or ideal circumstances. Book II advances students through carefully sequenced material that respects the tuba's range and demands, making real progress possible in typical school situations where rehearsal time is scarce and enrollment is mixed.

Steady progress built on solid fundamentals. Book II moves beyond basic note reading into phrases with real shape, giving students the satisfaction of playing recognizable melodies and simple ensemble arrangements while still reinforcing the mechanics that make tuba playing sustainable.

Tuba players continuing their foundation from Book I, typically in the middle school through early high school range. The method works equally well in full band sections and small group or private studio settings where the teacher is managing varied skill levels.

• Establish anchor tones in the middle register before tackling wider interval jumps; students who nail their 2-3 comfort zone will extend range safely when material demands it.
• Use the written accompaniment parts to support ensemble playing; having a band or brass quintet partner lets students hear their part in context rather than practicing in isolation.
• Address mouthpiece placement and embouchure consistency early; tuba students often compensate for instability with excessive air, and Book II's progressively longer phrases expose these habits quickly.

Sequence Book II across a full school year or semester, pairing it with band rehearsals where students apply new material. The 32-page length suits a measured pace that allows technique checks and review without rushing; pair Book II with easy full-band arrangements at the same grade level to bridge method book exercises and real repertoire.

• Reading ledger lines and extended staff notation
• Articulation clarity in longer phrase passages
• Interval jumping and intonation control
• Breath management across sustained melodic lines
• Ensemble balance and blend in mixed octaves