Considering F-Tuba


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Posted by Keith Esau on August 02, 2001 at 15:02:39:

I have played BBb tuba for the past 25+ years and have recently been considering getting an F Tuba for use in a brass quintet and for church solos (all amateur). After reading several posts here, I am encouraged to do it, but I have no place close by (SW Kansas City) to try out any horns. I am also wondering if an F Tuba would be a good instrument for use in the civic band I play in, or if I should continue to use my YBB-641.

Is there any place on the web to listen to recordings of various instruments played over their whole range (and preferrably by the same player)? What are some other good ways to evaluate different horns without going to several dealers? Or do I need to make a trip to Chicago (House of Tubas) or some other big tuba dealer?

Thanks in advance for your replies. I like this board since I found it a few days ago and will definitely read it often.


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