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Tuba
The tuba is the largest member of the brass instrument family. It also has the lowest pitch and is a principal instrument in military bands.
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Who is the word famous tuba player?
Famous tuba players include:
- Tommy Johnson who played the tuba until his death, playing notable theme songs for films--the most famous being JAWS
- Roger Bobo played with the L.A. Philharmonic for many years and recorded as a soloist with the London Philharmonic. He also appeared on the Tonight Show
- Harvey Phillips, the only wind instrument player to be inducted into the Classical Music Hall of Fame
- William Bell
Famous jazz tuba players include:
- Walter Page
- Red Callendar
- Don Butterfield
- Joe Murphy
- Howard Johnson
- Bob Stewart
- Marcus Rojas
- Eli Newberger
- Matt Perrine
- Kirk Joseph
- Nat Mcintosh
- Jon Sass
- Jim Self
- Michel Godard
- Anthony Lacen (a.k.a. "Tuba Fats")
Tuba jazz pioneers include:
- Walter Page
- Chink Martin
- Hayes Alvis
- Pete Briggs
- Pop Estep
- Singleton Palmer
- Joe Tarto
- Bill Barber
- Don Butterfield
- Cyrus St. Clair
- Clinton Walker
- Gene Mayl
- Quinn Wilson
The Tuba is played by sitting on something in front of you with your mouth on the mouthpiece while your right hand presses the valves and your left hand holds it still.
And you have to have allot of breath to play the tuba!
as well as blowing with a spiting the pressing the valves to for the note's
What country is the tuba from?
I believe they originate from Europe before the World War era. And they only exist in the US today because they were brought to the US as a result of the world war. The US before this time only had baritones, so when they got these Euphoniums they were exposed the European instrumentation. From that point they adopted the euphonium, but it was too late to be added into orchestras for that line had already been set.
What song contains the lyrics ha ha ha ha hey yo tuba tuba?
The song is 'Don't Ha Ha' by Casey Jones & The Governors!!
The REAL original version of the song (as heard in the film La Bamba) is "Don't you just know it" by Huey "Piano" Smith
Is the tuba made of metal or wood?
Tubas are made of metal, frequently brass, hence the name "brasswind" (trumpets, trombones, tubas, etc). This is as opposed to "woodwind" (like flutes and clarinets)
A Trumpet has 3 keys that are used to play it. there are many combinations which the keys are pressed and each combination results in a different note. Learning the different combinations is the hardest part of learning any instrument. Once you memorize the notes and which keys are pushed to make them, it becomes easier to learn to play. If you have the ambition to learn, the confidence that you can, and the patience to take the time to learn, You will enjoy playing any instrument that you try to play! have fun with it.
What is the difference between trombone and tuba?
well... a trombone uses a slide to make different notes and a tuba has valves to press down to make notes. a trombone sits on your shoulder while you play it. a tuba sits on your leg or on a chair. a trombone weighs a lot less than a tuba
trust me i play both of these instruments in band class=]
standard BBb lengths (approximations)
Open 18 ft
1st valve 19.07 ft (1.07 ft added)
2nd valve 20.21 ft (2.21 ft added)
3rd Valve 21.41 ft (3.41 ft added)
Total length of all tubing (all valves down or the tuba is unraveled) approximately 26.49 ft
What are some famous pieces written for the tuba?
In any band or orchestra the Tuba will almost never have the main melody of a song, instead it's used to balance the other instruments. in some cases it is used to keep time. becasue of its extremely low pitch, it makes it harder to learn or play any modern type song.
A tuba that is shaped in such a way where it 'wraps' around your body. Its main function is to be used in marching bands. Its named after John Phillip Sousa, a very famous American bandmaster and composer known for his marches.
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What note is concert B flat for a tuba?
It depends on the type of Tuba, really. In the most common tubas (I think they're F Tubas), a concert Bb is a Bb. In other tubas, it may vary. I think that on a Bb Tuba a concert Bb is a C. For other variations I would suggest consulting a professional musician.
How do you count rhythms while playing a tuba?
Start with basic rhythms and slowly work your way up. I recommend taking a music theory class.
Is a Tuba bigger than a Violin or a Clarinet?
Yes, a tube is bigger than a clarinet and a Violin size wise but if you mean popular instrument in a orchestra or band, clarinet is usually the biggest sections in a band tubes are usually one or two if you are lucky.
What happen after a burglar broke into a tuba factory?
He blew a joint
He was credited with twenty one stolen basses.
Technically, yes it is. It's a brass instrument in which the movement of blown air produces the sound.
NB. 'Wind instrument' is not a usual term as it is too vague. The more common terms are woodwind or brass.
What is the other name for the brass instrument known as the tuba?
A tuba that is used in a marching band, that is wrapped around a person's body is called a susaphone, other than that it is generally called a tuba.
The bassoon has the most keys out of any instrument. It has 9 keys for the left thumb alone, 4 for the right thumb, 4 keys and 2 holes for the left hand and 6 keys and 2 holes for the right hand. This makes a total of 23 keys and 4 holes.
What type of a sound does a tuba make?
by blowing into the mouthpiece creates a vibration the send sound to the valves, then its up to you how high/low the sound is depending on the valves pressed and how your tight your mouth was. then the sound projects throughout the tuba and out the bell.
Open, -> leave the valve untouched (you can still rest your fingers).
1 -> Press 1 (Index Finger)
2 -> Press 2 (Middle Finger)
3 -> Press 3 (Ring Finger)
?, ? -> Press those 2.
B flat is open.
C is 1, 3 or 4
D is 1, 2
E flat is 1
F is open
G is 1, 2
A is 2
B flat is open.
That is a b flat scale.
It is best for you to buy a book, or learn from an experienced player.
[I am someone else adding additional information: That answer above is sort of correct, but if you are reading any euphonium music written in the treble clef (as in Great Britain where I am, ], the note described above as B flat, which plays as B flat on the piano, is called C and is read as C, so in fact it is C that is open, B flat is 1, D varies depending on which D you are playing, and in America euphonium music is written in the Bass Clef so I'm not sure what goes on there!]
How do you play b-flat scale on tuba?
You play every note including sharps/flats up to an octave higher than the note in which you started with.
