Category: Tuba

  • Two Ships Passing in the Dark of Night

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    for double-bell euphonium and tuba The double-bell euphonium is a unique instrument, often considered a gimmick and impractical. A normal euphonium has a “conical bore,” meaning the tubing gradually flares throughout the instrument. This creates a round sound that fills a space. The double-bell euphonium adds a “cylindrical bore” similar to a baritone which creates…

  • 5,000 and Counting Down

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    for tuba and piano On a perfectly clear night sky, it is possible around 5,000 stars. For many of us, due to light pollution from artificial lights, we cannot see all 5,000 stars. And as the amount of light pollution continues to increase, the number of stars we can see will decrease. Besides not being…

  • Sonata for Tuba and Piano

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    for tuba and piano As a composer, Tuba is a difficult instrument to compose for. It is not as dexterous as a saxophone or as subtle as a cello. Its low range makes composing an accompanying piano part difficult without making the piece muddy. Still, the tuba is able to have a warm and resonant…