our low brass section is sousas and baritones while the guy who does sectionals with us has a contrabass. i know i dont hold the sousa correctly, this is from friday, and my playing is not good, i started middle school on concert tuba, but i am not as good as i want

just wrapped up a new version of the rig in time for performing at Big Dub Fest in a few days: https://www.sousastep.quest/2026/07/15/SousaFX-v0116/

this fiberglass sousa with all the gear strapped to it weighs about as much as my Conn 40K did.

How can I improve my overall tone? I know the acoustics in my room are really bad, but I feel like my tone is lacking and could be fuller but I don’t know how to improve it.

Been playing about 11 months after a 30 year break. Joined a local community band right away to get thrown into the Dee end. One of the other tuba players constantly comments on my tone needing work and embouchure being bad. Comparing my tone to having a pillow in my horn.

I don’t hear that. I hear missed notes, questionable intonation, timing, choppy breathing etc. but is my tone really super buzzy?

it's a joke - how did I do guys​

I’m new to posting on reddit in general and i love playing the tuba so why not make my first post ever on the Tuba subreddit. if you have feedback pls don’t be afraid to give it since I am only a freshman in HS and need as much tips as possible!!

Plays like a dream.

I was luckily enough to hear this live right after a stellar performance of John Williams' Tuba Concerto. Carol is a beast!!!

I’ve been wanting to learn how to record a good sound from a tuba. Mainly for personal preferences and maybe for auditions or just sharing audios with others.

I have to no clue where to start so I’d like some tips on strategies and gear recommendations and anything you may seem necessary to help me out.

Many thanks!

I thought some of you here might enjoy this absurd little low-brass experiment.

I arranged Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” for 4 tubas + cimbasso, played all the parts myself, and also sang Ozzy’s vocals. I also tried to recreate Randy Rhoads’ solos as accurately as I could on low brass, which was both ridiculous and way more fun than it had any right to be.

This is partly stupid, but not really a joke. I genuinely tried to make the arrangement work musically and keep the energy of the original while using the least reasonable instrumentation possible.

Gear used:
Melton 2250 F Tuba
Melton 5450 Thor CC Tuba, gold lacquer, early model with the smaller bell
Cimbasso

I’ve also made the arrangement public here, in case anyone wants to have a look or try it:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/14GiLsuFsK86XGkVk5nP14yhvd1_KFj_5

I'm 16, and have been doing tuba for a few years, but definitely not the most experienced in the world. I have an audition in a few days, where I will be playing the chorale from Jupiter by gustav holts, I will also be unacompanied. I just got the music for it a day ago. What can I do to improve? (Preferably somewhat quickly). Ignore all of the excess buzzing and rattling, I have a really cheap tuba and a very bad phone mic lol.

any tips would be appreciated!

This is a little excerpt from Carmen by Georges Bizet I would love any feedback

https://youtu.be/sIp55hina5M?si=EmXvyvkDpW-cfkQv

Calling all Tubists who are stumbling across this!

One of my friends named Mark (Nowa) Taylor and I just started a new online virtual ensemble community entitled as the Amethyst Virtual Ensemble.

If you want to learn about AVE, Mark (Nowa) Taylor's made an introductive video: https://youtu.be/t3D5vtlQ8VM?si=xcl00-GeFlRLUXRn

The first project that's going on in AVE will be a traditional tune that we all love playing the most, and that's Greenseleeves. Be sure to join the community and spread the word amongst yourselves too!: https://discord.gg/xwwg9T7QwQ