Low E1 is the lowest note you should write for. Without more valves, this is the lowest practical pitch.Ī good player may be able to pop out a pedal Bb0 (yes, a zero), but they won’t be able to play the notes in between without valves. ![]() ![]() This means their open valve low note is Bb1 (two octaves and a major second below), middle C or C4.įrom here, if they push down all of their valves, making the horn as long as possible, they’ll play E1. Most tuba players at a high school level with have a three-valve BBb Tuba (commonly called a Bb Tuba). If you’re composing or arranging for the tuba, you need to keep in mind the level of tuba player you’re writing for.
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