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They're similar. The sousaphone is a marching version of the tuba.

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What is the version of the tubas marching band called?

The SOUSAPHONE, i think after some guy called John Philip Sousa.


What is the special kind of tuba in a marching band?

There's two main kinds of marching Tubas. A contra that goes over your shoulder and a sousaphone that goes around your body. Sousaphone: http://www.trevorjonesltd.co.uk/images/King2350Sousaphone.jpg Contra: http://www.gulfcoastsound.org/pictures/2003/082103-100_450x600.jpg


Is a fiberglass sousaphone heavier than a brass sousaphone?

yea


How do you use the helicon?

The Helicon is of the same sound and operation as that of the Tuba, and Sousaphone. It is basically interchangeable.


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Tubas was created in 180#.


What is the population of Tubas?

The population of Tubas is 16,100.


What is the area of Tubas?

The area of Tubas is 295,123 square kilometers.


Who made the sousaphone?

C.G. Conn made the Sousaphone but it was named for John Philip Sousa.


What is the plural of tuba?

The plural of tuba is tubas.


How do I fix the sousaphone It sounds like something is stuck in it?

Bring the sousaphone to a music store that does repairs.


In what key are tubas typically played?

Tubas are typically played in the key of C.


How do you play the sousaphone?

While "hard" is a subjective word, the sousaphone plays the same as a tuba -- because it is a tuba. The length of the tubing (which determines the instrument's pitch) and the valve fingering are the same on both instruments, and they can use the same mouthpieces.The only difference between the two instruments is the shape into which the tubing is coiled. A traditional tuba is coiled into a densely packed oval shape to make it easy for the musician to hold it in the arms on the lap, while a sousaphone is specifically intended to be played while marching, so its coils wrap around the player's body and the instrument rests on the left shoulder.Like most musical instruments, the sousaphone and tuba require considerable practice to play well, approximately as much as (but not any more than) any other traditional band instrument. Physically, to march with the sousaphone, one must be able to support the weight of the instrument, between 25 and 35 pounds; however, there are chairs available with pads which support the instrument, taking the weight off the player.