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Introduction	Orchestration	Orchestration	Resources	Historical	Andrew Hugill
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TUBA

Section: Brass
Transposing? No

Construction
Range
Articulations
Effects
Mutes
Extended
Player's Tips and Tricks

Links

John Jenkins offers tips and tricks on tuba writing, from a player's perspective