Posted by Jay Bertolet on June 01, 2001 at 06:08:47:
In Reply to: Re: Effie trill posted by same problem on May 31, 2001 at 23:58:27:
This is just one of the reasons I am so into having five valves on my tubas. I was going to suggest the 5-1 to 5-1-2 trill myself. In my experience, having a fifth valve virtually eliminates awkward trills that require cross-fingering. In four valve configuration, there is no good solution for this particular trill that doesn't require some sort of cross-fingering.
Good luck with the piece Steve!
My opinion for what it's worth...