Posted by Heloise on February 06, 2002 at 13:35:02:
In Reply to: skin problems posted by Shawn Chisholm on February 04, 2002 at 23:22:21:
Two helpful hints:
1) Try coating your skin (particularly the lips and the inside of the mouth) with a protective layer of bacon fat.
2) Set up a barrier between your skin and the horn; use cotton gloves on your hands and stick your head in a plastic grocery bag before playing your tuba.