Tuba

The Tuba is essentially a family of large bugles with valves.  It has a deep, powerful tone and has the role of holding the Brass section together with its simple rhythmic phrases.

Orchestral Tubas come in five sizes and first appeared in German military bands in the 1820's.  They occasionaly have seperate names such as the Euphonium or Saxhorn.

The Tuba is not really suited to solo parts, but Vaughan Williams wrote 'Romance for Bass Tuba and orchestra' which was first performed in 1954.

Approximate Range	3 octaves
Length	366cm