Re: A few basic Sousaphone Questions. . .


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Posted by bloke on March 19, 2004 at 13:23:05:

In Reply to: A few basic Sousaphone Questions. . . posted by George In NC on March 19, 2004 at 12:32:46:

What do you call the short piece of tubing the neck fits into and is soldered to the valves at the other end?

lower mouthpipe or lower mouthpipe tube

Also what is the deal with the bits?

Those are factored into the overall length and into ergonomics as well (required)

How much do you guys practice

Just like doctors, ya' need'a practice and ya' need a lota' patients... ;^)...real answer: "Bad" tuba playing in a community band setting does not stick out as much as "bad" trumpet playing. Thus, ill-prepared tuba players find more acceptance than ill-prepared trumpet players in more amateur bands.


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