Posted by Christopher on October 13, 1999 at 15:04:41:
In Reply to: Re: Tuba Technique Questions posted by John Wright on October 13, 1999 at 14:33:54:
I don't think a B.E.R.P. will do anything that your finger doesn't already do, except to let you buzz on the tuba.
It does sound to me like both problems are a result of inefficient air flow, and are best remedied through close work with a good teacher. But reading Song and Wind or Arnold Jacobs: Legacy of a Master might help you out some in a pinch.