Fingering charts

Tuba Fingering Chart

Every note this tuba chart covers, E1 to D4.
Valves
Fingerings for a non-compensating BB♭ tuba. Compensating tubas and tubas in other keys finger differently.
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Filled circles are the valves to press, 1st valve on the left. Smaller fingerings underneath are alternates. Fingerings for a non-compensating BB♭ tuba. Compensating tubas and tubas in other keys finger differently.

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EFG♭F♯GA♭G♯AB♭BC
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D♭C♯DE♭D♯EFG♭F♯GA♭G♯A
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B♭BCD♭C♯DE♭D♯EFG♭F♯
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GA♭G♯AB♭A♯BCD♭C♯D
About this chart

How to read it

Every note the chart covers is on the staff, lowest to highest, with its fingering underneath. Filled circles are the valves to press, 1st valve on the left; all open circles means no valves. Smaller fingerings underneath are alternates.

Notes with two names

A♯ and B♭ are the same note, with the same fingering. The chart writes the flat on the staff and the sharp name under it, so you can find either one.

When to use an alternate

Alternate fingerings can help a note that sits out of tune or make a fast passage easier. Notes fingered 1-3 and 1-2-3 tend to run sharp: adjust with your tuning slides or your ear.