Q on pedal tones


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Posted by Winton on July 14, 1999 at 04:35:41:

I'd like to ask about pedaltones. I know that you're suppose to keep the corners of your lips firm (I'm working on it). You see, I can hit the pedaltones (F 4th ledgure line to 5th Db) without any air seeping out until I hit the open pedal tone C on my CC tuba. And when it does, I seem to have air seeping out only on the right corner of my lip. And I have my lip comfortable and centered. Any suggestions please.(And also how the heck those professionals play that game "How low can you go?". They go to double pedal tones where you can count the waves!)

Also, on a C tuba, how can I play the open C to 1st valve D on the staff smoothly without any of that *K donk*? Any exercises for that? Thanx.

Winton


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