the difference between tuba and sousaphone is except for the instrument's general shape.
the difference between tuba and sousaphone is except for the instrument's general shape.
what is the difference between tuba and sousaphone?
except for the instrument's general shape
the sousaphone is a valved brass instrument with the same tube length and musical range as other tubas. the sousaphone's shape is such that the bell is above the tubist's head and projecting forward. the valves are situated directly in front of the musician slightly above the waist and all of the weight rests on the left shoulder. the bell is normally detachable from the instrument body to facilitate transportation and storage. except for the instrument's general shape and appearance, the sousaphone is technically similar to a tuba.
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for the last 20 years the university of idaho vandals marching band sousaphone section all wear long skirts that were originally used by the 1948 university women's chorus. university of idaho vandals sousaphone section









































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the sousaphone is an important fixture of the new orleans brass band tradition and is still used in groups such as the dirty dozen brass band by kirk joseph. soul rebels brass band from new orleans features sousaphone player edward lee, jr.









































sinaloa, a state of mexico, has a type of music called banda sinaloense, and the sousaphone is used there as a tuba.
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