Playing the sousaphone/tuba?

Question

ok I'm playing the sousaphone in marching band I switched from clarinet but I have A bit of trouble getting anything below an f.what can I do so I can hit lower notes?

Answer 1

Relax and blow slow warm air (like fogging up a mirror).  Make sure that your jaw is open wide.  You can't play low with a closed jaw.  Also kep the lips relaxed.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

do long tones and relax. the more open your throat is the lower you will go.

Answer 3

wow!

that is a big swith over!! congrats..

uhmm. the only brass instrument i've ever played before is a mellaphone.....and the one thing i learned is to PUSHHH the air. it is so weird.

but it was fun!

goodluck!