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Re: Low Tuba Notes

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Subject: Re: Low Tuba Notes
From: "Phil Green" <goaty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 10:43:26 +0000
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On 13 Jul 97 at 20:40, SEMarcus@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Note    Eb tuba       Bb tuba       
> 
> Eb      0	     1+4
> D       2	     1+2+4 (or 3+4)
> Db      1	     2+3+4
> C       1+2 (or 3)    1+3+4
> B       2+3	   1+2+3+4
> 
> It would seem that the smaller Eb instrument (using pedal tones) now
> has the advantage over its big brother (confined to stuffy 2nd
> harmonic valve combinations) in producing a clear, in tune note. 
> 
> Below this register, BBb downward, the Bb tuba becomes king again.
> 
> I look forward to comments from other arranger/composers and tuba
> players on this subject.
> 
> Adrian:
> 
> These notes are certainly notated in BBb Bass parts and not merely
> interpolated nor left to the EEb Basses in their pedal range.  As a
> BBb Bass player, I'm curious to hear how other BBb Bass players deal
> with the challenges of intonation and potential of "stuffy sound" in
> this range.  
> 
> Kindest regards,
> 
> Steve Marcus
> http://www2.qrsmusic.com/qrsmusic/Mrktng/Dealers/Butsound/BeautSound
> .htm http://www.steinway.com						http://www.suzukimusic.com
> 
I agree with the person (Adrian I think) who said that an EEb bass in 
its pedal register doesn't have the breadth of sound that a BBb has 
in its lower 'stuffy' register.  Luckily our top BBb bass player is 
extra-ordinarily good in this register (he plays a four valve Besson) 
so our 2nd EEb is rarely asked to go down with (!) him.  The 2nd BBb 
will ALWAYS play the written part.  As for what to do in the stuffy 
register, my only advice is to lower your jaw, push it slightly 
forward and push with the diaphragm.  You probably already know that 
but I believe that is the only way to improve low playing.

Regards,
Phil Green.
EEb Bass
Foden Band.


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