Re: Recreation and relaxation, which Tuba ?


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Posted by Steve Inman on December 07, 2001 at 20:25:53:

In Reply to: Recreation and relaxation, which Tuba ? posted by Newbe on December 07, 2001 at 18:30:25:

If you're not worried about the very low register, you could even get by with (gasp!) three (3) valves. This will save you even more money.

Typically, older, 3V BBb ("B-flat") contrabass tubas will be the cheapest to find. But for melodic playing a smaller Eb or F bass tuba might work well also. An older, 3V Eb bass tuba should also be fairly affordable. But with the higher pitched Eb (or F -- as opposed to the BBb or CC contrabass tubas) tubas, I'd sure recommend a 4th valve if you can afford it.

Steve Inman
Kokomo, IN



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