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Tuba

The tuba is the largest member of the brass family. As with all brass instruments, the sound is produced by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece. The tuba works the same as a baritone but it’s twice the length. The unique, low sound of the tuba can be beautiful while playing bass lines or the melody. The stereotype of the tuba, playing “oompah, oompah” isn’t really true at all. When given the opportunity, its a great solo instrument, it’s just pitched low. Many students who like the tuba start out on the baritone with plans to switch to the tuba after a year or two of band. The baritone is a little easier to manage for most elementary students.
(from beginband.com)

Physical Features
Tuba players need to have full lips and a big lung capacity. A long torso (upper body) helps a student reach the mouthpiece of the tuba while resting the bottom of the tuba either on the edge of their chair or across the thighs.
 
Other Concerns
The tuba is the musical foundation for the band and requires students with a lot of self-motivation.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Bands @CHS >
      • Handbook
      • Jazz Band
      • Marching Band
      • Symphonic Band
      • Wind Ensemble
    • Mr. Waggoner
    • New Parent Info
  • Calendar
    • Signupgenius Links
  • CHEIM Info
    • About Band!
    • Flute
    • Oboe
    • Bassoon
    • Clarinet
    • Saxophone
    • Trumpet
    • Horn
    • Trombone
    • Baritone/Euphonium
    • Tuba
    • Percussion
  • Ensembles
    • Jazz Band
    • Marching Band
    • Symphonic Band
    • Wind Ensemble
    • Honor Bands
  • Parent/Student Links
    • Student Links >
      • Cool Videos
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    • Parent Links >
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  • Thank you for your donation