Re: more questions


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Posted by Tom on January 01, 1999 at 15:32:00:

In Reply to: more questions posted by michael on January 01, 1999 at 03:23:34:

I too came back to the tuba after a long hiatus, 25 years if it's important. I've been back playing for about five years now and it's interesting how things do or don't come back. The fingerings were there automatically. Speed has come back with a lot of work.
I'm still struggling to regain smooth lip slurs.

What is most amazing to me is how my range has changed. I haven't been able to play a pedal Bb and only rarely reach anything below Eb. However, my upper range has extended.
Back when I thought I was a good player I had to struggle to reach a high Bb. Now I'm able to play up to a D relatively easily and occasionally find my way up to an F although without any musical quality.

I'd be interested in how things progress for you.

Good luck.


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