Re: changing from BBb to a CC


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Posted by Steve Inman on December 30, 2002 at 08:14:33:

In Reply to: changing from BBb to a CC posted by lan on December 29, 2002 at 22:03:55:

Be ready to play SLOWLY, and READ and THINK about the new fingering for each note. Pencil in the fingerings if and when necessary. Accept the fact that you will have mental confusion and frustration lasting anywhere from one week to one month, depending on how much time you have each day to practice. Then, accept the fact that you will make mistakes occasionally for the next few months. (Pencil in the fingerings if and when necessary.)

It's just like learning BBb tuba, except since you are already a tubist, it will go much faster. (Now, go back and re-read the previous paragraph again!)

Steve "I just did it this fall" Inman
Kokomo, IN
(... and now I can't play my F tuba any more! Grrrr! More practicing with BOTH horns is the next step, I'm sure. I just didn't want to learn CC and keep current with F at the same time -- sounded too difficult.)



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