The Yamaha YBB201 Student Model Bb Tuba is the perfect instrument to carry you through your grades and beyond. With a crisp warm tone and balanced blowing resistance throughout the range of the instrument this versatile tuba is well suited to both brass ensemble playing and solo performance. A large professional sized bell allows for symphonic levels of projection and gives you the dynamic range needed to explore the full expressive capabilities of the tuba. Yamahas prestige in the construction of quality brass instruments is evident in this tuba with a carefully designed valve system providing perfect intonation. The balanced resistance allows easy-blowing pedal notes whilst the responsiveness of the pistons makes rapid solo passages a joy to play. A beautiful clear lacquered finish gives the YBB-201 a warm tonal quality and ensures it is an instrument that will fit right in with any ensemble. Yamaha student series Yamaha set out to create a line of tubas that is suitable for students all the way through their journey. By fusing tradition with innovation and chasing the perfect balance between power and nuance Yamaha have made instruments with a wide range of tonal colour at both ends of the dynamic range. Perfect for ensembles and solo work these tubas have true versatility. Included accessories The YBB-201 comes included with a Yamaha BB-67C4 mouthpiece and a sturdy tuba case. This quality student mouthpiece offers excellent precision with a smooth attack great control and a huge vibrant tone. The case is designed to keep your instrument safe from the inevitable knocks and scrapes which come with regular use and will ensure your tuba looks and plays like new for years to come. Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty As a premium brand Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty. 3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style composer difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website. Specifications Key: Bb Body: Yellow brass Bell diameter: 443mm (17 1/2″) Bore size: 18.5mm (0.728″) Height: 1018mm Valves: Three top pistons Finish: Clear lacquer Accessories: Yamaha BB-67C4 mouthpiece and tuba case included