Tuba. Nominal pitch: 12-ft F.
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InstrumentTuba ; Tuba/Tubas/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerMillereau |
Place MadeFrance ; Paris ; Europe ; Western Europe |
Date Made1900-1911 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; valves 1-3 for right hand, 4-5 for left; 4th valve lower perfect 4th, fifth valve lowers wide semitone for use with 4th valve. With alternative main tuning-slides for use at high and low pitches. Valve type: 5 Périnet valves, alignment by key on piston, bottom-sprung. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Played by Brenda Courtie c 1960 to c 2010; previously used by the tuba of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as a practice instrument which he kept at home. |
NotesArnold Myers (bore measurements) description, 10.2.18. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to large bow 745; bell 325. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6424 |