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Musical Instrument Guide

Tuba

The tuba, which produces the lowest pitched sound of all brass instruments, brings an essential luster and sheen to any musical genre from jazz and classical through to pops.

Origins

  • The Birth of the Tuba 
  • Twists and Turns in the Development of the Tuba 
  • The Tuba Family 
  • The Family of Saxhorn Instruments 

Structure

  • The Tuba Can Have Various Styles 
  • A Conical Tube as Long as 9.6 Meters 
  • Is There No Relationship between Bore Size and Volume? 

How to Play

  • Key Insights for the Tuba Player 
  • Tuba Fingering 
  • Helpful Items When Practicing 
  • How to Play the Euphonium 

How the Instrument is Made

  • Making the Body 
  • Bringing Out the Shine 
  • The Surface Finish 

Choosing an Instrument

  • Choosing Your First Tuba 
  • Key Points for Choosing a Tuba 

Care and Maintenance

  • Basic Care and Maintenance 
  • Tools to Help with Maintenance 
  • Don't Forget to Care for the Mouthpiece! 

Trivia

  • A Massive Tuba from 100 Years Ago 
  • Depending on the Country, a Baritone is Not a Baritone 
  • The Cinbasso-Popular in Italian Opera 
  • All Brass Instruments Have Marching Band Models 
  • Famous Musical Pieces for the Tuba (Bass) 
  • The Compensating System for the Euphonium 
  • There are Various Mutes for the Tuba 
  • Ease of Playing Pedal Tones 
  • Why Are Tubas So Expensive? 
  • Do Jazz Musicians Play the Tuba? 
  • Brass Band Songs Featuring the Tuba 
  • An Instrument in the Key of B♭, Yet the Music is Written in C 
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