How to Play the Tuba : Pedal Tones on a Tuba

Make pedal tones on a tuba to create sounds; learn how with tips from our expert tuba player and teacher in this free tuba music education video.

Expert: Kevin Smith
Bio: Kevin is an avid tubist. He has played all of his life for a variety of musical ensembles. He is known for his moniker, TubaLove, and he says that the tuba is the musical equivalent of a punching bag.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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[sergiy11]

i play the tuba :) its so fun... i cant belive im the only one in my school that plays :( o well im in a band thats 3 grades over me :) i own!

[lykebank]

this guy sucks so much

[guitarmt3095]

i could hit better pedal tones than this guy and i've only been playing 1.5 years...

[evilryutaropro]

@centipeeds4always its cause of the overtones i think

[TheTootoo35]

I dont think hes wearing pants :p

[centipeeds4always]

Pedal Tones?? Sounds Like A Big Fart!

[norwaysgateway]

1:46 i have not seen any more stupid face

[CorvetteCoonass]

Try a bigger mouthpiece if you're gonna play pedal tones often. I find it's a lot easier to hit that pedal C on a larger mouthpiece than on your standard 24 AW.

[joepalmer1992]

Useless! Lol what a load if shit

[11meshach]

weak



[11meshach]

his pedals is week..

[MrGFXArtist]

@sergiy11 im exactly the same. i play double bass also. if i had a pound for every1 who said "couldnt u hav chosen smaller instruments!"