It’s a question I get asked a surprising amount, and something you’re no doubt wondering yourself at this precise moment; when purchasing your brass instrument, what’s better - lacquer or...
Rotary valves; an integral part of almost all Trombones, French Horns, and Tubas, without proper maintenance they can cause no end of issues with the your brass instrument - prone...
Playing a brass instrument is incredibly rewarding, and brings with it a wealth of benefits. However, it isn’t always easy and can sometimes throw up issues that seem inexplicable. A...
If your child has shown a real interest in music, you may wish to support them in pursuing and developing that passion by encouraging them to start learning an instrument...
How long will my instrument last?
Since the dawn of time, mankind has adored music; listening to it, playing it, and immersing ourselves within in. Music is undeniably important to every single one of us, and so...
Why Should I Buy a New Tuba or Euphonium from Wessex? People often ask me why they should buy a new tuba, or euphonium* from Wessex instead of a second-hand...
A very Merry Christmas from Jonathan, Mei, Andy and Chip at Wessex Tubas!
At Wessex Tubas we are forever trying to improve our products, and one area I have been wanting to make better is the cases in which the tubas are supplied.
Dvorak New World Symphony Tuba part arranged by Robert Ryker
A piece that normally only has a few notes for tuba is Dvorak New World Symphony. The reasons for this have been debated by tuba players ever since.
When Wessex Tubas started in 2011 the first tuba in the range was the EEb compensated bass tuba, the staple tuba used throughout the UK in bands and orchestras.
