Posted by Frederick J. Young on September 19, 2001 at 11:48:27:
In Reply to: Re: Thayers on tubas.... posted by Klaus on September 17, 2001 at 17:48:48:
Please cite measurements proving what you say about the comparison of rotary and piston valves. Also, who said resistance is a bad thing? If it is resistance to high harmonics it is very badly needed because most tubas sound like bass harmonicas rather than flugelhorns, cornets or even trumpets!