The exception is not the rule.Ken Herrick wrote:.Funny that! Isn't there some girl with a gig in Eagle Town who beat the crap out of a lot of boys to get the job???????TheGoyWonder wrote:it's simply not going to end up being that appealing to very many females.
Put her on violin or voice first.
Tuba as fallback.
3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
This is a poor idea, over half of my private tuba and euphonium students are girls, and all are great players. I hope you are joking about your idea, otherwise you should not be commenting on things you have no idea about.it's simply not going to end up being that appealing to very many females.
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
Flute, clarinet, violin.
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
If she really wants to play tuba, then get her a tuba. A small one maybe, 3/4 Eb. When she wants a bigger tuba, she can just get a bigger Eb. Lots to pick from. I recently went this route myself as an older tuba learner. You can start with a cheap one (rent, or used under $1000) to see if she likes it, and then upgrade.
Meanwhile, make sure she hears a lot of examples of stuff other than oompah you can do with a tuba, like replacing an electric bass in a band, add a microphone, pedals, and effects, street bands, Tubachristmas, etc.
Meanwhile, make sure she hears a lot of examples of stuff other than oompah you can do with a tuba, like replacing an electric bass in a band, add a microphone, pedals, and effects, street bands, Tubachristmas, etc.
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
Probably that's intended as humor, but just in case:TheGoyWonder wrote:it's simply not going to end up being that appealing to very many females.
Put her on violin or voice first.
Tuba as fallback.
I had exactly the opposite thought. Tuba is not the traditional "girl" instrument so a girl expressing interest probably really wants to play it and possibly is going to be proud to be a girl playing it. Don't disrespect her by making her settle for euphonium. (But plant the seed they are a good double when the time comes.) (my sister played tuba)
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
I know and play with 7 female tuba players. If my daughter wants to play then I will let her play. I'm not one to stereotype.TheGoyWonder wrote:it's simply not going to end up being that appealing to very many females.
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
Then you would know that the proper term is, of course, ‘tubette.’mwlorrison893 wrote: I know and play with 7 female tuba players.
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
I have encountered a couple, but not so many as to acquire the vocabulary ... but would have expected, "tuberette".
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Re: 3/4 tuba or a euphonium?
Back in the day we said "Tuba Babe!!"
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