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windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:18 pm

What's the best way to have my First Act Contrabassoon shipped? I need it sent directly to my school's auditorium because I have a concert tomorrow afternoon. Will Grayhound deliver it backstage? I've heard that the best thing to do is put softballs down the bell to avoid crushing. Do I have to use NCAA-sanctioned softballs, or can I just use Superballs™? What if there's no bus station at my school? Do I have to use a box?

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:38 pm

windshieldbug wrote:What's the best way to have my First Act Contrabassoon shipped? I need it sent directly to my school's auditorium because I have a concert tomorrow afternoon. Will Grayhound deliver it backstage? I've heard that the best thing to do is put softballs down the bell to avoid crushing. Do I have to use NCAA-sanctioned softballs, or can I just use Superballs™? What if there's no bus station at my school? Do I have to use a box?

I'd say the best way to ship it is to fill the inside with that spray-in foam insulation, write the address on a piece of masking tape, stick it to the bell, and just cram the thing in a mailbox. It's all good. Oh- stamps. Use lots of stamps.

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:03 pm

the elephant wrote:Hey, I want to take all the upcoming auditions in my area for pro orchestra gigs. How do I find them? I am sure there are a lot of them, but I cannot get a line on any. I just want to look in my town as I do not want to have to drive much. I cannot locate the Yazoo City Philharmonic in the phonebook, likewise the Yazoo City Symphony and the Yazoo City Radio Orchestra are sort of elusive. I am pretty sure we do not have an opera company, at least not one that uses live musicians.

I don't know. Maybe I should start small and enroll in the orchestra at the Yazoo City University. Anyone know how to contact them?

As far as rep I am thinking of really doing this up right. I want to play Kopprasch No. 1 followed by Blazhevich No. 1. Then, as a killer closer I would reprise Kopprasch No. 1 to reinforce my strong points to the committee. What do you all think of these choices? Too much? I could just to the Kopprasch twice…

Bordogni #1. Definately. Only take it down 4 octaves.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:09 pm

OldsRecording wrote:
the elephant wrote:Hey, I want to take all the upcoming auditions in my area for pro orchestra gigs. How do I find them? I am sure there are a lot of them, but I cannot get a line on any. I just want to look in my town as I do not want to have to drive much. I cannot locate the Yazoo City Philharmonic in the phonebook, likewise the Yazoo City Symphony and the Yazoo City Radio Orchestra are sort of elusive. I am pretty sure we do not have an opera company, at least not one that uses live musicians.

I don't know. Maybe I should start small and enroll in the orchestra at the Yazoo City University. Anyone know how to contact them?

As far as rep I am thinking of really doing this up right. I want to play Kopprasch No. 1 followed by Blazhevich No. 1. Then, as a killer closer I would reprise Kopprasch No. 1 to reinforce my strong points to the committee. What do you all think of these choices? Too much? I could just to the Kopprasch twice…
Bordogni #1. Definately. Only take it down 4 octaves.

Just watch out for that "brown" note...

ken k · Post by **ken k** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:43 pm

Really Ele all you need for those auditions is the Rubank Intermediate book. How many notes do tuba players actually play in orchestra concerts anyway? Half the time you don't even have to be on the stage.
If you need a copy I have my old one from junior high school. It even has all the fingerings written in.

As for the kick stand, rather than zip ties, get it welded permanently to the instrument. This will add mass to the horn and really make it heavier. Also you may want to try heavy weight valve caps. They really make the instrument heavier. Years ago I remember guys used to put a leather strap around the bell. i guess that would make it easier to carry too since you are making it so heavy. and don't forget the heavy mouthpieces. Dollar for dollar, they really make the instrument the heaviest.

ken "girls like guys with heavy horns..."

k

PWtuba · Post by **PWtuba** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:06 pm

ken k wrote:One of the crossbeams has gone out askew on the treadle.

Does anyone know how to fix that?

ken k

Use Hetman's.

ken k · Post by **ken k** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:46 am

the elephant wrote:
PWtuba wrote:
ken k wrote:One of the crossbeams has gone out askew on the treadle.

Does anyone know how to fix that?

ken k
Use Hetman's.
Just keep a sharp eye out for buildup on the treadle.

Yes be sure to clean the treadle thoroughly before applying the Hetman's.

ken k

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:42 am

the elephant wrote:
PWtuba wrote:
ken k wrote:One of the crossbeams has gone out askew on the treadle.

Does anyone know how to fix that?

ken k
Use Hetman's.
Just keep a sharp eye out for buildup on the treadle.

ken k wrote:Yes be sure to clean the treadle thoroughly before applying the Hetman's.

Why would you want to use Hetman's treadle? I hear it's in A. Why not an American standard CC?

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:22 am

windshieldbug wrote: Why would you want to use Hetman's treadle? I hear it's in A. Why not an American standard CC?

I got your American Standard right here:

MaryAnn · Post by **MaryAnn** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:30 pm

Can someone tell me how to play the high range? I have a high range embouchure that lets me play trumpet parts on the tuba, but I can't seem to get it to work on low notes. And I have a low range embouchure that lets me play tuba parts on the trumpet, but I can't seem to get it to work on high notes. Is it my mouthpiece? Do I need to get a different key tuba? (I play a school BBb; I think if I got a 5-valve 6/4 CC tuba it might solve all my problems. Or maybe if I could get one of those York things, that might work too.) What do you think? Should I switch to saxophone?

MA

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:52 pm

MaryAnn wrote:Can someone tell me how to play the high range? I have a high range embouchure that lets me play trumpet parts on the tuba, but I can't seem to get it to work on low notes. And I have a low range embouchure that lets me play tuba parts on the trumpet, but I can't seem to get it to work on high notes. Is it my mouthpiece? Do I need to get a different key tuba? (I play a school BBb; I think if I got a 5-valve 6/4 CC tuba it might solve all my problems. Or maybe if I could get one of those York things, that might work too.) What do you think? Should I switch to saxophone?

I wouldn't wouldn't waste my time on something as good as a saxophone... only a few ever master it. Besides, it sounds like you have the perfect embouchure for a double French horn!!

rocksanddirt · Post by **rocksanddirt** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:49 am

I'm confused.

when I try to play the tuba (a 186, with a Bach 22 or somesuch) this strange sound comes out, that has nothing to with butterflies and electric guitar distortion? what am I doing wrong?

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:49 am

rocksanddirt wrote:I'm confused.

when I try to play the tuba (a 186, with a Bach 22 or somesuch) this strange sound comes out, that has nothing to with butterflies and electric guitar distortion? what am I doing wrong?

How far are you push down the valves? You know you're only supposed to push them down half-way, right?

lgb&dtuba · Post by **lgb&dtuba** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:15 am

the elephant wrote:... food fight.

lgb&dtuba · Post by **lgb&dtuba** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:12 am

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:28 am

Tough competition, but I think we have a winner for the "stodgiest" post!

Ken Herrick · Post by **Ken Herrick** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:58 pm

It was "lost property" and as nobody had laid claim for well over the five year statutory claim period it is now yours - gratis.

TheTuba · Post by **TheTuba** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:10 pm

For some reason, Hetman Piston oil feels great on Miraphone rotarys.

Anyone else had a go?

Sorry if I seemed blunt.

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:24 am

I respectfully disagree with all the above posts.

Three Valves · Post by **Three Valves** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:20 am

iiipopes wrote:I respectfully disagree with all the above posts.

Sir, I take offense, no, umbrage with that remark.

Take that!!

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