How to Practice Playing Tuba
Learn tips and techniques for practicing the tuba in this free video series for tuba beginners.
Series 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.If you have just entered the wonderful world of tuba players, take some time and watch this free video series. Our expert, Kevin Smith, shows you how to practice the tuba. He offers advice on increasing your tuba playing ability. Learn how to practice major and minor scales. Learn how to slur, tongue, and buzz your tuba mouthpiece. Kevin also show s you how to play octaves and intervals on the tuba. Like they say, practice makes perfect! So, start learning how to play tuba today!
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How to Play Modes on the Tuba
Play music modes on the tuba using the proper breathing and fingering techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Play Octaves on the Tuba
Play octaves on a tuba using the right breathing and fingering techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson.
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Training Your Ear to Play the Tuba
Train your ear to improve your tuba playing; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Play the Perfect Fourths Progression on a Tuba
Play the progression of the perfect fourths on a tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Play Relative Minor Scales on a Tuba
Play relative minor scales on a tuba using the proper breathing and finger techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Play Major Scales on a Tuba
Play the major scales on a tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Practice Tonguing for Tuba Players
Practice tonguing exercises for playing the tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson.
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How to Play Intervals on Tuba
Play intervals on the tuba using the right techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson.
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How to Slur on Tuba
Use the slurring technique when playing the tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson.
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Tips for Beginning Tuba
Learn tips and techniques for a beginner tuba player from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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Tips for Playing Perfect Fourths on a Tuba
Play the progression of the perfect fourths using the proper breathing and finger techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Play Chords on Tuba
Play chords on a tuba using the proper breathing and fingering techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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What are Music Modes?
Different modes in music for playing the tuba are discussed in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments from our expert tuba player and teacher.
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How to Buzz on a Tuba Mouthpiece
Buzz on a tuba mouthpiece using certain practice techniques; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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Tips for Tonguing Exercises
Practice your tonguing when playing the tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson.
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How to Play Minor Scales on a Tuba
Play the minor scales on a tuba; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
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How to Read the Base Clef
Read the base clef accurately when playing the tuba bass line; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba video music lesson on brass instruments.
