joshwirt wrote:
I think the key for me was to learn how to slow the air speed and finesse the low end....something that a lot of players won't/can't do and end up hating German F's because 'I can't play a low C like on the Yamaha'.
If you have "mastered" the mechanics on a CC or BBb tuba, and have learned the fingerings and basics of an F or Eb tuba, it shouldn't matter which horn you use. The beautiful music in your mind, as long as it isn't hindered by a lack of technique, should be able to show itself in your playing.
Needless to say, I think a large percentage of music is mental. It's all in your head. Just let it go and make music with the hunk of metal in your hands.
Indeed, just as any artist/craftsman has the right tool for the job at hand. You can carve a nice figurine with a table knife, but the appropriate woodcarving knife does facilitate a better job, and quicker!
Playin' my F tuba baby
Got them F tuba blues
I said I'm playin' my F tuba baby
Got them f tuba blues
I keep shining my tuba baby
You keep shining shoes