Posted by Ralph on September 29, 2003 at 22:43:11:
In Reply to: The ease of notes on a smaller mouthpiec posted by Brandon Ostrom on September 29, 2003 at 20:26:17:
Hello. Since the other answer isn't worth a damn, I'll give it a shot.
1. b naturals are akward at first, but with practice it is not that bad. No note is hard to hit, but sounding good is.
2. not really. I have not played on a three valve tuba in a long time. A fourth valve is the way to go for BBb horns.
3. you got me!
I am no professional, and I hope somebody will answer these questions a little more clearly. Hope it helps a little.