Bell-less practice?


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Posted by NC on October 22, 2001 at 17:12:30:

I really wish I had a tuba instead, but I have to practice with a Yamaha sousaphone at home. Does it matter if I practice without the bell on for much of my time? I've heard that perhaps it would be easier to do high range without the huge bell flare, but on the other hand, I'd almost be playing a BB natural tuba with BBb valve slides(ugh) and it might hurt my normal BBb chops. So, is it alright, or should I practice with the bell?


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