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In message <Pine.3.07.9805202111.A10726-b100000@login>, Matt LaFontaine <mattl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes > Four tubas, played >"symphonically", can overpower an entire band with ease. Besides that, Bb >basses are used only moderately and Eb's almost never. > Can someone tell me how to play a tuba symphonically? I have never played in an orchestra and was not aware of a different way of playing the instrument. I play a BBb Bass in a Brass Band and a Wind Band and the only differences I was aware of was that :- 1) The Music is scored in Bass clef in a wind band instead of Treble 2) We only have 2 tubas in a wind band instead of 4 (maybe thats all we can get) 3) The wind band sound is much more open than brass band which means I can actually hear what I am playing Maybe I am missing someting essential! Can someone please enlighten me. If orchestras do not use BBb or EEb Basses what pitch are they? Looking forward to your replies -- Hilary Mateer BBb Bass - Loxley Silver Band Bass - Newfield Community Concert Band -- unsubscribe or receive the list in digest form, mail a message of 'help' to listserver@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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