Posted by Joe S. on February 12, 2000 at 19:32:07:
In Reply to: Low Register posted by Matt on February 12, 2000 at 18:43:01:
Most seem to agree that a different embouchure for fundamental notes played on contrabass (BBb, CC) tubas is required.
A few, who spend enough time working with it, develop transitional positions for their facial musculature moving between low 2nd partial notes and fundamental notes.