Posted by Al on February 16, 2000 at 03:48:19:
In Reply to: Improving Tone posted by Matt A on February 12, 2000 at 00:01:27:
it's well and good for someone to say you have to know what you want to sound like, but really it's a gradual process of not only listening to great tuba players, but also to other great musicians on other instruments or more importantly, voice. the vocal approach would have to be one of the most effective ways of impoving not only tone quality but also musical feeling and intensity in your playing. if you sing your solos or excerpts etc.. with an open throat and relaxed breathing without the distraction of the instrument. also singing through the instrument helps, making sure you fill the instrument. yoga exercises are a great wato relax you for this.