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Volume 2
The continuation, not a standalone start. It assumes you covered the material in Volume 1 first.
Product detailSKU #1279141555976
Hal LeonardRubank Advanced Method for E Flat Or BB-Flat Bass Volume 2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The second advanced-level book for E♭ or BB♭ bass. For tuba players who have finished Volume 1 and want the continuation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who have already worked through Volume 1
- Lesson students needing a full year of assigned material
- Advancing band tuba players extending range and technique
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone starting the Rubank sequence — begin with Volume 1
- Players who want audio tracks or interactive lessons
- Non-tuba brass players; the book is bass-specific
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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"Advanced Method"
Top tier of the Rubank series. Reading fluency and a working embouchure are assumed going in.
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E♭ or BB♭ bass
One book for both common tuba keys, so it fits a school E♭ horn or a BB♭ tuba/sousaphone.
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Single-instrument edition
Written only for bass. No ensemble parts, no material shared with other sections.
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$9.99 print book
Same price as Volume 1, so buying the pair is inexpensive once you're ready for it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Get Volume 1 first if you haven't worked through it
- 02Printed book only — no CD, audio, or download code
- 03Volume 1 is a separate purchase; the two aren't bundled
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I start with Volume 2?
You can, but it's built as the continuation of Volume 1. Most players work through Volume 1 first.
02Does it cover both E♭ and BB♭ tuba?
Yes. The single edition serves both common tuba keys, including sousaphone.
03Is audio included?
No. It's a printed book with no CD or download code.
04How is this different from Volume 1?
Same series and instrument, next book in the sequence. Volume 1 opens the advanced level; this one continues it.
