The Tuba

The tuba is a musical instrument.  It is the lowest member of the brass family.

The tuba consists of about 18 feet of brass tubing with a large upward facing bell.

The marching tuba is called a Sousaphone, developed at the request of John Phillip Sousa.

Tubas have 3 or 4 valves played with the right hand

Tubas are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound.

Tuba Coloring Page

Two F-tubas, from c.1900 (left) and 2004 (right)              

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