French Tuba player, Fernand Lelong (1939-2002) is best remembered as a prolific professor of the Tuba and Bass Trombone at the Paris Conservatoire. As an experienced, significant player of the instrument, his Special Exercises for Flexibility and Scales are very well-informed. Compiled for B flat Euphonium and Tenor and Bass Tuba, the second volume of SpEcial Souplesses et Gammes focuses on scales and covers a wide range, amongst other aspects. For all aspiring bass brass players, Lelong’s Special Souplesses et Gammes ensures progression intechnique.