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I haven't played euphonium for years. I just kind of decided to go full-time on tuba for college and "the future." It was, of course, the best decision I've ever made. However, I've observed something very strange: when I played euphonium and tuba, both every day, my low range on the tuba wasn't great. It was okay, but not fantastic. That seems to make sense to me. But then I picked up a euphonium a few days ago, just to see, and the highest note I could play was f above middle c. I can play a fifth higher on a CC or BBb tuba than on euphonium. That doesn't make sense! Bigger mouthpiece + double the length = better high range? I don't get it. Ideas?

Embouchure. You may be getting a better one inside the large tuba mouthpiece than you had with the euphonium, which does not have enough room for you to practically utilize what you've learned.

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....and as far as your tuba playing is concerned: start every session with some extra exercises in the low range. I am convinced, you will be able to play both instruments to your full satisfaction.
A matter of the right "gymnastics"
Hubert

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hubert wrote:....and as far as your tuba playing is concerned: start every session with some extra exercises in the low range. I am convinced, you will be able to play both instruments to your full satisfaction.
A matter of the right "gymnastics"
Hubert

Well, I actually do know how to play good low range notes by now. It's been a long time since I've had that problem (again, eighth grade). But that's on tuba.

PMeuph wrote:42....

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