"Outside of three or four pitches above the bass clef staff (which can be solved by alternate fingerings from the higher partial), they play really well in tune and have a sound that is simultaneously sweet and punchy. " I have had one of these since around 1989. Small shank version. I found that ...

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IMO. There are already some good advice and responses. Also, I am sure your teacher has good suggestions and knows you better than any one on this board, including me. My bass tuba E-flat preference is the one I have had since 1988, a 3+1 1970 era Besson, with a 15-inch bell, and small shank lead ...

In my opinion it depends on the player (health, fitness, experience) and what playing one does (band, orchestra, small ensembles, jazz, etc). Not all 4/4 are the same size and playing characteristics. You will need to find what fits you and your playing situation, but I do not think a 4/4 should be ...

They will be at Lebanon Valley College Lutz Hall - Annville, PA 17003 on 27-FEB-2024 @7:30PM Eastern

Free!! but one needs to register for a free eticket here:

https://www.lvc.edu/events/mnozil-brass-concert/

I have done this on my HB2 (Rotor) equally as well as I could have on my old CC186-5U.

Changing nothing but the mouthpiece, what CC tuba could equally:
Play Respighi in a full orchestra
Play Berlioz in that same orchestra
Play a brass quintet
Play a recital level solo.

Congrats. Good choice.

Yes - A 1970's Besson with 15-inch bell and small pipe. Has a more compact sound vs. the 19-inch bell e-flats. Very good BQ horn. Good on most solos. Works in band with other tuba mates in the section. Works in smaller bands on its own. Maybe a drawback is the bell points differently then most tubas ...

I seldom if ever post. I just happen to be on this forum this afternoon and saw this HB2 string. I have had a HB2 since 1983. I bought it new from Mr. Hirsbrunner in Sumiswald. It had the brass/plastic composite rotors, which did seize when playing outside in hot weather (PA and VA) and sometimes ...