just a quick note to composers and orchestrators

[doublebuzzing]

Although Mahler was a great composer, I never understood why he often had the tuba hold onto, say, a low F for multiple bars at maximum dynamic (some spots in Sym. 2). Like Charlie Vernon once said, "Composers, if you want me to play a pedal note at maximum volume, you only get a couple beats!"

[Three Valves]

...And they want to generously give you $50 and a pizza party for all this.

I'd have held out for a hearty hand clasp!!

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[circusboy]

Conversely, why is so much of the solo literature pitched so high?

[Three Valves]

Conversely, why is so much of the solo literature pitched so high?

The solo literature is too damn high!!