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Comment on TTU Visit by Robert Owen

Robert Owen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:36:19 +0000

Thanks!! We had a great time! Thanks for having us down.

Comment on TTU Visit by ACinTN

ACinTN — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:08 +0000

Wonderful concert last night – fantastic playing!

Comment on Music Practice Flowchart by Spring Music Practice Links | GCMEA

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Comment on Tips for Improving Low Range on Tuba by rachat de credits

rachat de credits — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:46:06 +0000

Man, really want to know how can you be that smart, lol…great read, thanks.

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Comment on tuba keys: pros & cons by Tony Clements

Tony Clements — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:14:31 +0000

I agree with all of the points. If it were MY choice, I would play F tuba exclusively, with rare exceptions. I do own a DD tuba and a G tuba is in the works. Sonically, I like the DD tuba in sharp keys. I use it on “Carmina Burana” and “Nutcracker.” I have earmarked the G tuba for works such as “Midsummers’ Night Dream” and “Bydlo.”

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Comment on On Warming Up by Paul Haugan

Paul Haugan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:01:59 +0000

Just a little addendum to Sean’s idea of spending some time at the keyboard in regard to a reference for pitch and register when mouthpiece buzzing: When faced with those times when a keyboard may not be available, you can turn to the mouthpiece itself for a reference. That audible “pop” your mouthpiece makes when you slap the palm of your hand on the rim/cup produces an identifiable pitch that can be used as a reference. For example, a Conn-Helleberg(standard) produces an “Ab”. The Conn 2 and Helleberg 7B produces an “A”. The Bach 18 (and most “18″ copies) “pops” a “G”. These pitches are not always “exact”, but they form a reference point that relieves one from carrying around a tuning fork or relying entirely on the keyboard to give one some direction as to what pitch they are playing. Pop your OWN mouthpiece and determine what pitch IT’s producing, and practice away!

Unaided by the identifiable idea of your pitch, you will PROBABLY find you are actually playing higher than you think you are. There CAN be an “upside” to this – You’ll probably find the production of your higher register notes much easier after such a “session” of “guessing where you’re at” register-wise. Keep the mouthpiece playing fun, and focus on tunes and music rather than drill forms. There will always be plenty of room for that when the mouthpiece finally gets placed in the horn.

Comment on The Art of Rehearsal by John Marchiando

John Marchiando — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:47:22 +0000

Outstanding post, Sean!