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The first tuba was made on September 12, 1835 The German military bandmaster Wilhelm Wieprecht and the musical instrument inventor Johann Moritz were the basstuba's creators.
- Where did tuba originate from?
- Who invented the modern day tuba?
- How old is the tuba?
- When was the bass tuba invented?
Where did tuba originate from?
Despite being a relatively new instrument since its invention about 175 years ago in Germany, the tuba has become one of the most common brass instruments in both orchestras and marching bands.
Who invented the modern day tuba?
It first appeared in the mid-19th century, making it one of the newer instruments in the modern orchestra and concert band. The tuba largely replaced the ophicleide.
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Tuba.
| Brass instrument | |
|---|---|
| Inventor(s) | Wilhelm Friedrich Wieprecht and Johann Gottfried Moritz |
| Developed | 1835 |
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How old is the tuba?
The Tuba was invented by Willhelm Friedrich Wieprecht and Johann Gottfried Moritz in September 12, 1835. Tuba is a Latin word meaning trumpet or horn. Tubas were introduced into the orchestra to replace the ophicleide, a keyed bugle of the Renaissance age.
When was the bass tuba invented?
In 1835 Wilhelm Wieprecht and Johann Gottfried Moritz of Berlin patented the bass tuba in F, with five valves. Subsequent designs were considerably influenced by the French contrabass saxhorn.
