Vibrato in solo literature

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Do you use vibrato when performing solo literature?*

Yes - if it's appropriate to what's going on in the music.
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90%
Never - I think vibrato sounds silly on the tuba.
2
2%
Yes - but only because I am forced to.
2
2%
Yes - I use it constantly.
4
5%
 
Total votes: 81

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Vibrato in solo literature

Post by anonymous4 »

Some like it....some find it annoying.

What do you do?

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*Aimed primarily at Tuba players, since I know it's different on Euphonium.
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Post by Leland »

(looking at the results for ten votes so far)

Holy cow -- TubeNet might actually agree on something... :shock: :wink:
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Post by Arkietuba »

I think vibrato on the tuba sounds good if you can do it right and you don't over-use it.
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Post by Stefan Kac »

For the record, I think it is often way overdone by tuba players, but I voted with everyone else.
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Post by tubatooter1940 »

When playing a jazz solo,especially in high range,there is a need for vibrato.
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