5 Valve Tubas

Most musicians want to improve their craft and tubists are no exception. Most professional tubists would agree that the best way to broaden the horizons of their performance is to upgrade to a model with more valves, and that's what makes 5-valve tubas so popular. While 4-valve tubas provide you with a range large enough to produce notes throughout the entire lower register, 5-valve tubas give you more finger pattern possibilities to enhance your intonation skills. Even better is that today's selection of 5-valve tubas is offered by all of the most respected brass instrument manufacturers. From Miraphone to Kanstul to B&S, they can all be found in this catalog.

Before starting your search, you might want to consider narrowing down your options by tuba type. Bb and C tubas are the most common tuba types found in orchestras so you can expect to find an extensive variety of both in these pages. For example, check out the Miraphone 191 Series 5/4 Bb Tuba. Designed to be easy to hold and carry, this instrument delivers a dark, large tone that's very easy to produce. Or, how about the B&S GR41 Series 5-Valve 4/4 CC Tuba. Boasting 4 piston valves and a 5th rotary valve, this horn showcases a clear lacquered finish and is constructed of yellow brass, making it as easy on the eyes as it is on the ears.

5-valve tubas are also available in the keys of Eb and F. Need a suggestion? Turn your attention to the Willson 3400S Professional Eb Tuba. To say that this tuba is a work of art would be an understatement; from its exceptional sound quality to innovative features and first-class design, this instrument is referred to as "the Rolls Royce of Eb tubas" for more than one reason. Or, how about the Meinl Weston 2250 Series 5-Valve 6/4 F Tuba - this beauty comes in your choice of silver and lacquer finishes and produces an unrivaled tone from its graduated bore.

And that doesn't even cover half of the 5-valve tubas that can be found here, so start browsing the rest of your choices whenever you're ready. When you have a knack for playing an instrument that's essential in orchestras and military bands around the globe, you deserve to own a model that matches your hard-earned talents. Of course, that's exactly what you'll come across in this section, so take your pick!