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BWBTuba
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Returning to playing after about 40 years...Started on tuba as a kid, but switched to bass trombone (King 5-B Symphony), which I played until graduation from college. Missed it, but only recently decided to play again, and bought a Mack Brass 410CC, which I like very much and appreciate the excellent service and support Tom has provided. After about 5 months, am playing in the local community band. Have found Tubenet to be a valuable resource, and thought since I was online here frequently, would sign up officially.
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Dan Schultz
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Welcome! I quit playing tuba when I left the Navy in 1968 and picked it up again in 1998. I discovered it's a lot like riding a bike. You never really forget.
Dan Schultz
"The Village Tinker"
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
"The Village Tinker"
http://www.thevillagetinker.com" target="_blank
Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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scottw
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Welcome! Yes, you never quite forget how, but there is a loss of competence! I'm still trying to get back to where I was. As far as musicianship, yes, I am much better; as for the technical part-----meh!
Bearin' up!
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The Big Ben
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Play and perform and enjoy. Do that long enough and you might be better than you were.
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Three Valves
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I remember being better then, than I am now!!Dan Schultz wrote:Welcome! I quit playing tuba when I left the Navy in 1968 and picked it up again in 1998. I discovered it's a lot like riding a bike. You never really forget.
That probably goes for a lot of things...
I am committed to the advancement of civil rights, minus the Marxist intimidation and thuggery of BLM.
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BWBTuba
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Thanks to all for your welcoming comments. Indeed, it is a challenge, but I find I now look forward to practicing (not my experience when I was younger), and am greatly enjoying being part of an ensemble again. There is no better feeling (well, perhaps its one of the top-five) when you hit a note solidly (and in tune)...that bass note is the heart and soul of the music...It may take a while before I get even close to where I was decades ago, but its a pleasure to be on the journey.