Re: Re: Re: Re: 4/4 -vs- 4/4 -vs- 4/4


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Posted by Gerald J. on March 22, 2001 at 19:49:46:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: 4/4 -vs- 4/4 -vs- 4/4 posted by Michael Russo on March 22, 2001 at 16:35:56:

As long as your are groaning, it seems like there are a few dozen typos in the text too. Maybe it needs some attention. What's a valUe in a tuba? Is is better than a valVe? How are valUes quantified?

>7) Tubas can be purchased in configurations from three to six values. Determining what
> number of valves to purchase can seem daunting. The added values will aid in low
> register production, and help with low register intonation. The general rule of thumb is at
> least four valves to produce and perform all the low range notes needed in a tubist's daily
> life. A fifth valve will make an instrument much versatile. A fifth valve will allow for more
> alternate fingerings to aid a performer with intonation. A fifth and sixth value addition (as
> found on some F tubas) will add even more alternate fingering combinations.

Gerald J.


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