5th Valve Question

[roweenie]

On a side note, I'd be curious to see a double-whole-step fingering chart (if available)

[Art Hovey]

See Example 3 on this webpage:

http://www.galvanizedjazz.com/tuba/5thvalve.html

[TubaZac2012]

Well, I talked to Matt Walters today about the Holton I'm looking to purchase, and he said that the Holton had a marvelous falsetone B or Cb, so there's no real need to add a 5th valve, he also quoted me a $1500 quote, that's what he would charge, but he has so much o do it'd take him 2 years to get o it. So instead, I'm just gonna purchase the horn as is, and play it. I was really just trying to gather info about it, so thanks to all who chimbed in, if you wish to continue talking about the pros, and cons of the 5thvalve, feel free.

Thanks again,
Zac

[roweenie]

Does anyone have any information on what the length would be of a double whole step circuit (as found on the Miraphone)? I'm assuming it would not be as simple as adding the length of the 2nd and 3rd valve circuits....

Instrument key is not as important to know as is its length compared to that of the first valve (a ratio that then can be extrapolated be used for other key instruments).