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Bear Solo

Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 6:30 pm
by bigboymusic
Ok, how many of you have played this on your big horn? I have this coming up in next years cycle, and I remember learning it on CC 30 years ago, just curious?

Re: Bear Solo

Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 6:43 pm
by Ken Crawford
I played it last year on a BMB 6/4 BBb, because that is what I had access to. Sounded like a big bear, not to be confused with a Baer.

Re: Bear Solo

Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 5:14 am
by barry grrr-ero
I could very well imagine this played on a BAT or big-ish CC tuba. To me, it sounds better with a hint of strain. It shouldn't sound too pretty or too easy to play. I played it on a Besson 3+1 Eb, and I felt somewhat confined by it.

Re: Bear Solo

Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:00 am
by MikeMason
The one I’m least likely to embarrass myself on. F

Re: Bear Solo

Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 11:52 pm
by windshieldbug
Adam Peck wrote:I've played it on huge 6/4 CC and 4/4 F. Both were fine. Whatever you can make it sound best on. Only tuba players in the audience will notice what key/size horn you use.

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Re: Bear Solo

Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 12:50 am
by Ken Herrick
Teddy or Grizzly?????
Make of it as you will..............

Re: Bear Solo

Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 3:03 pm
by tclements
I've always liked it better on a bass, F/Eb.