F tuba blues - the completely different beast

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joshwirt wrote: I think the key for me was to learn how to slow the air speed and finesse the low end....something that a lot of players won't/can't do and end up hating German F's because 'I can't play a low C like on the Yamaha'.

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If you have "mastered" the mechanics on a CC or BBb tuba, and have learned the fingerings and basics of an F or Eb tuba, it shouldn't matter which horn you use. The beautiful music in your mind, as long as it isn't hindered by a lack of technique, should be able to show itself in your playing.

Needless to say, I think a large percentage of music is mental. It's all in your head. Just let it go and make music with the hunk of metal in your hands.
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Indeed, just as any artist/craftsman has the right tool for the job at hand. You can carve a nice figurine with a table knife, but the appropriate woodcarving knife does facilitate a better job, and quicker!
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F tuba blues

F Bb F F Bb Bb F F C7 Bb F
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F tuba blues

F Bb F F Bb Bb F F C7 Bb F
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Playin' my F tuba baby
Got them F tuba blues
I said I'm playin' my F tuba baby
Got them f tuba blues
I keep shining my tuba baby
You keep shining shoes
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F :)
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