Complete beginner in search of mouthpiece advice
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:43 pm
Hi folks, I’m looking to begin learning tuba after 15+ years in on upright bass and other instruments, and have benefitted hugely from the knowledge of others on forums like this through that time. As such I’ll be greatly appreciative of any advice as I go through this journey!
If I may kick off with a question, I’m looking at a Bb Boosey&Co tuba as an affordable and locally available start point but would need a mouthpiece. I understand that mouthpieces are shaped very differently for preference and performance but in terms of fitment into the tuba (I believe the shank is the term?!), how universal is the fit? Is there a clear set of criteria to determine if a mouthpiece will fit? I don’t have the budget to purchase multiple options at this stage, not a local supplier to seek out, but have struggled to get clarity from various sources online. Any advice greatly appreciated and sorry for the probably-stupid question!!
If I may kick off with a question, I’m looking at a Bb Boosey&Co tuba as an affordable and locally available start point but would need a mouthpiece. I understand that mouthpieces are shaped very differently for preference and performance but in terms of fitment into the tuba (I believe the shank is the term?!), how universal is the fit? Is there a clear set of criteria to determine if a mouthpiece will fit? I don’t have the budget to purchase multiple options at this stage, not a local supplier to seek out, but have struggled to get clarity from various sources online. Any advice greatly appreciated and sorry for the probably-stupid question!!