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Tuba Basics
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Leadpipe
The tube connecting the mouthpiece to the rest of the instrument.
Fifth Valve Slide (if applicable)
Tubas with a fifth valve will have an additional slide to tune this valve.
Fourth Valve Slide (if applicable)
A slide specifically for the additional valve used to reach lower notes.
Bell
The flared end of the tuba that projects the sound.
Piston Valves
Type of valve that moves up and down to redirect air through the instrument.
Mouthpiece
The detachable part where the player buzzes their lips to produce sound.
Main Tuning Slide
The largest slide, used to tune the instrument to the desired pitch.
Water Key
Used to release moisture from the instrument.
Slides
Tubes used to manually tune the tuba by adjusting their length.
Finger Buttons
The parts depressed to engage the valves.
Valves
Responsible for changing the pitch by redirecting air through additional tubing.
Valve Caps
Located at the top and bottom of valves to provide access for maintenance.
Rotary Valves
Type of valve turned by a rotor to change the path of airflow.
Valve Casings
Cylindrical enclosures that house the valves.
Tuba Body
The large brass structure made up of all the coiled tubing.
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