What is a tuba?
Q:What is a tuba?
A: A tuba is the biggest of all the brass musical instruments.
Q: What is the origin of the tuba in symphony orchestras?
A: The tuba first appeared in symphony orchestras in the mid-19th century.
Q: Do most orchestras have a tuba?
A: Yes, most orchestras have a tuba now.
Q: What are the standard keys for a tuba?
A: The standard keys for a tuba are F, Eb, CC, or BBb.
Q: Can a tuba have 3 to 6 valves?
A: Yes, a tuba can have 3 to 6 valves.
Q: What is a compensating system in a tuba?
A: A compensating system is when a fourth, fifth or sixth valve is used to make the instrument sound more in tune - especially the lowest notes.
Q: Is the tuba one of the loudest instruments in the orchestra?
A: Yes, it takes a lot of breath to play the tuba, and it is one of the loudest instruments in the orchestra, but it can also play very quietly.
