Tuba

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Usage

Bass Part

Probably the most common usage of the tuba is to perform the bass part. This next example provides a familiar use of the tuba:

You can really hear the similarities in tone between the tuba and the French horns.

Melody

Besides simply performing the bass part, the tuba plays melodies as well:

 As is the case in this example, the tuba is often called upon to perform the melody in light, comical settings.