I started off playing BBb tuba in junior high, and only stuck with it for a little while. I switched to horn in 9th grade, and started picking up woodwind instruments in my senior year. I've mainly played bari and tenor sax since about 2006, but I've always enjoyed circling back to tuba. Interestingly though, even with far less time spent on the instrument, I'm still far more proficient on tuba than anything else, and have settled back into it well this year to play it in parades. I had never touched an Eb tuba until this spring when i was given an old B&H imperial from the 50s that needed some TLC. Having spent a lot of time playing other instruments and reading treble clef, it was an excellent fit, and i love the clarity of tone and response. This is the instrument I'm built to play. It amazes me that theres so little love for them.
I’m a trombone player, doubling for a few years now on the BBb tuba, and I agree that practicing the bigger instrument helps my trombone playing. My theory is that, aside from the demand for the larger airstream, the larger embouchure is kind of a scaffolding for the smaller one.
I'm awestruck by the size of the instrument! Reminds me of those guys that hold an 8 inch small mouth bass closer to the camera so that it looks like Moby Dick in the picture! In this case though the instrument is huge! Your versatility is Amazing! I truly enjoy your videos as I learn a great deal from them! Thank You!
Not for me or any euphonium player who is comfortable in Bb treble clef. The Eb key means I can read the part like a euphonium part except for a couple accidentals, so the learning curve is greatly reduced.
I started off playing BBb tuba in junior high, and only stuck with it for a little while. I switched to horn in 9th grade, and started picking up woodwind instruments in my senior year. I've mainly played bari and tenor sax since about 2006, but I've always enjoyed circling back to tuba. Interestingly though, even with far less time spent on the instrument, I'm still far more proficient on tuba than anything else, and have settled back into it well this year to play it in parades.
I had never touched an Eb tuba until this spring when i was given an old B&H imperial from the 50s that needed some TLC. Having spent a lot of time playing other instruments and reading treble clef, it was an excellent fit, and i love the clarity of tone and response. This is the instrument I'm built to play. It amazes me that theres so little love for them.
I’m a trombone player, doubling for a few years now on the BBb tuba, and I agree that practicing the bigger instrument helps my trombone playing. My theory is that, aside from the demand for the larger airstream, the larger embouchure is kind of a scaffolding for the smaller one.
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I'm awestruck by the size of the instrument! Reminds me of those guys that hold an 8 inch small mouth bass closer to the camera so that it looks like Moby Dick in the picture! In this case though the instrument is huge! Your versatility is Amazing! I truly enjoy your videos as I learn a great deal from them! Thank You!
Do you have similar opinions for F tuba?
Not for me or any euphonium player who is comfortable in Bb treble clef. The Eb key means I can read the part like a euphonium part except for a couple accidentals, so the learning curve is greatly reduced.