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5 Valve Tubas

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If you're a tubist who wants to explore your highest level of musical potential, a 5-valve tuba will provide all the freedom you need. While 4-valve versions are ideal for musicians who want an extended lower register, 5-valve tubas take things a step further. A 5th rotary valve allows for a wider range of finger patterns, which makes it possible for more advanced players to enhance their intonation skills. Today's selection of 5-valve tubas come in sizes 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4, and are available in keys C, Bb, F and Eb.

5-valve tubas are a big investment - with that being said, some models are more affordable than others yet still retain a high level of professional quality. If you're a Bb tubist, just take a look at the Kanstul 33-S Side Action Series 5-Valve 4/4 BBb Tuba. Available in your choice of lacquer or silver, this horn has exceptional intonation, smooth valve action and superior workmanship that would impress any veteran of the stage. Or, if you're searching for a tuba in the key of C, we'll suggest the Miraphone 186 Series 4 Valve CC Tuba. Boasting a .772" bore and yellow brass bell, this tuba is considered by many to be the most popular in the world.

Of course, there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting the finest of the finest, and this catalog is loaded with brass masterpieces that could make any serious tubist drool. For example, the Meinl Weston 6450 Baer Production Series 5-Valve 6/4 CC Tuba was developed in collaboration with New York Philharmonic Orchestra tubist Alan Baer. It sports slides and bows that are machine-made with hydraulic molds to ensure consistency and it delivers a sound clarity that is unrivaled by any other tuba on the market.

There's really no other way to say it - you've just discovered a goldmine of 5-valve tubas. You really will benefit from giving yourself a little time in this section so you can be sure to make the right decision. Rest assured, the 5-valve tuba of your dreams is only a few clicks away and the second it arrives to your hands, you'll be itching to put your talents to action in front of an audience.
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