Tuba

The Tuba is a brass instrument with a large mouthpiece. It creates a sound when the lips vibrate (“buzz”) into the mouthpiece. While many believe the tuba would be hard to physically manage, our beginner tubas are 3/4-size and easy to handle.

Physical Characteristics

Tuba players need to have full lips and a large lung capacity. While the size of the student doesn’t matter too much, a long torso (upper body) helps a student reach the mouthpiece while resting the bottom of the tuba on the edge of their chair or across the thighs.

Other Considerations

The tuba provides the musical foundation for the band and requires players that are motivated and enthusiastic! It is a school-owned instrument.