Parts of a Tuba

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Our expert tuba player, self-dubbed TubaLove, explains the parts of a tuba as an important piece of learning how to play the brass instrument; learn more in this free tuba music lesson video series.

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Construction Materials in Tubas
Tubas are made of different materials, most commonly brass, using zinc to control temperature; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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History of the Tuba
The history of the tuba from its inception in this 1840s is explained by our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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How to Operate Spit Valves in a Tuba
Open and close spit valves when playing a tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Main Tuba of a Tuba
The main tube, or lead tube in the tuba runs about 16 feet long in a C tuba; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Misconceptions about Tubas
The tuba is misunderstood as an instrument and often confused with the Sousaphone; learn why from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Sizes of Tubas
The sizes of tubas are often associated with the sound, with a bell that ranges from 14 inches to 30 inches; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Tips for Finding Tuba Cases
Pick the right tuba case for your brass instrument, depending on its use; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Tips for Selecting a Tuba Mouthpiece
Use and select a tuba mouthpiece properly to get the best sound; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Types of Tuba Finishes
Different types of finishes are used on the instrument; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Types of Tubas
There are many types of tubas, ranging in size and sound; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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Using Thumb Rings for Tubas
Use a thumb ring when playing a tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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What are Tuba Bores?
Tuba bore is the inside diameter of the instrument, changing the sound; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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What are Tuba Tuning Slides?
There is one tuning slide for each valve on a tuba; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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What are Tuba Valves?
The different valves of a tuba and their combinations make the pitch on the instrument; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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What is a Tuba Bell?
The tuba bell it the "cone" part of the conical instrument from where the noise emits; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson on tuba parts.

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What is a Tuba?
The tuba is the largest of the wind and the brass families, arriving at the lowest pitch; learn more from our expert tuba player in this free tuba video music lesson.

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Summary: The oompah sound of the tuba is probably one of the most distinctive things this low-register brass giant has going for it. Often found in orchestral settings, marching bands, and Bavarian beer festivals, the tuba is a large valve instrument that produces deep, smooth notes and tones. Whether it’s creating a pulsing bass line for accompaniment, or actually playing the lead melody in a song, the tuba’s sound is hard to miss. And it takes a special kind of person to play this beast of an instrument. Tubas are not known to impart to their owners any abilities to look cool or “rock out.” Rather the opposite—tuba players are often stigmatized for choosing something less popular than, say, the mighty, ubiquitous three or four: guitar, drums, bass, and keyboard.

In this free tuba music lesson video series, let Kevin introduce you to the brass instrument called the tuba. Kevin shows you all the various parts of the tuba: spit valves, tuba bores, tuning slides, and thumb rings. Learn the history of the tuba, and the various types of tubas. If you are thinking of joining the tuba players of the world, don't succumb to the stereotypic images of the tuba. Take pride in this distinctive instrument. Learn about the parts of the tuba today!

About the Expert

Expert: Kevin is 51 years old, and a poet and therapist as well as tubist. Kevin has played a variety of musical styles over the course of his life, as well as a variety of musical ensembles to include bands; orchestras; brass ensembles; wind ensembles; jazz bands; blues and rock groups; ragtime and dixieland. Although fluent in a variety of musical settings, Kevin says he remains a rock and roll baby at heart.

Kevin loves playing the tuba, thus the moniker TubaLove; and says that it is, for him, the musical equivalent of a punching bag.