Tuba Urban Legends Continued

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon May 16, 2005 5:23 pm

MaryAnn wrote:Well, how about this puzzler then:
How many pounds do you have to add to change a fiddle player into a tuba player?

Not many, but they have to be placed strategically...

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Tue May 17, 2005 1:21 am

Rick Denney wrote:Here's a myth for you: Tuba harmonics work just like a straight organ pipe.

Golly Rick, I don't think I've ever even seen a tuba harmonica--got a picture of one?

Wilco · Post by **Wilco** » Tue May 17, 2005 3:44 am

harold wrote:This in essence is the same problem with the weighted valve caps. If it were just a matter of adding mass, there would be guys adding assorted tire and fishing weights to their horns to make them better.

The myth is that it will sound better with the extra weight.

I think I can claim that it will sound different. For some it's an improvement and for others it's not.

Have you tried it???

dmmorris · Post by **dmmorris** » Tue May 17, 2005 8:52 am

Chuck(G) wrote:
Rick Denney wrote:Here's a myth for you: Tuba harmonics work just like a straight organ pipe.
Golly Rick, I don't think I've ever even seen a tuba harmonica--got a picture of one?

not quite the same but: http://www.coast2coastmusic.com/orchestral/bass.shtml

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Tue May 17, 2005 11:02 am

Tuba Urban Legend #27:

Adding weight to your horn will make it play very flat

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Tue May 17, 2005 5:05 pm

windshieldbug wrote:Tuba Urban Legend #27:

Adding weight to your horn will make it play very flat

I always thought that was true. Say it ain't so!