Re: Finally got the tuba for my son


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Posted by Joe Baker on August 20, 2003 at 14:46:03:

In Reply to: Finally got the tuba for my son posted by Jim on August 20, 2003 at 14:34:55:

First of all, the suspense is killing me -- what did you get the lad??

About the slides, while advanced players will adjust them on the fly, as a beginner they are basically "set it and forget it" -- and until he is able to play a consistent tone, I'd just leave them alone. In a couple months, when he can hold a note without it moving up or down, his director or teacher will help him to set the slides optimally; but for now, all the way in is fine.

Keep us posted on his progress.

Joe Baker, who must get back to work now....


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