Posted by Karl H. on April 29, 2003 at 15:03:46:
In Reply to: Typical F Tuba Intonation Quirks posted by Newish F Tubist on April 29, 2003 at 06:20:53:
To answer your question directly: yes, I had a Willson F that displayed those same endearing tendencies. I grew up/still play Alexes, so I learned to use the first slide for some and lip for others early on. But the Willson was so far out lipping was next to impossible. I hated that. But, when I sat down in a quintet to rehearse or perform, I got over my reluctance to use weird fingerings quickly--if I hadn't , I would soon find myself unemployed.
Good luck; you can do it!
Karl "sink or swim" Hovey