USA - EEb in quintet?

[bobn]

I play a Yamaha 321 in quintet but I've had a fifth valve added for the low end.

Here is an audio recording from my former group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAxWc03fwwE

And a video from my current quintet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VacaY-wov90

Bob

[bobn]

Oops, I'm in Canada. I hope that's close enough.

Bob

[sceuphonium]

I played the tuba book on a Bb Cervany, and was constantly trying to hold back; in most small venues, especially weddings or receptions you are background; you don't to want 'fill the room with tuba'. I got a 3/4 size Martin Eb valve, and I had a blast; I could actually play with dynamics color the sound! And some arrangements are high... much better suited on an Eb or F.

A reorgainization put me back on trombone & euph; the new tuba played an F, and that worked fine. Another change brought in a buddy of mine who plays an 3+1 Besson, and does a fine job.

John Thompson
Presently Trombone/euph
Capital Brass, Columbia SC

[Jess Haney]

I perform exclusively on a Willson eflat. I think it's the best horn that I've used in quintet

[ken k]

Eb tubas are great quintet horns. the range fits well and the sound blends well with four other brass instruments.

here are some sound files, not the greatest quality however....

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default ... ID=1038464" target="_blank

listen to danny boy!

kk

[Jack Denniston]

My Willson 3400 works great for all the quintet playing I do.