Posted by Chuck(G) on February 28, 2003 at 11:59:18:
In Reply to: Re: an unusual tuba posted by Rick Denney on February 27, 2003 at 13:15:20:
I've sometimes heard the helicon referred to as "cavalry tuba". Certainly, it balances better on one than a sousaphone and isn't subject to high cross-winds. Leaves the left hand free to hold the reins.