Re: bass trombone or tuba (EEB, BB, CC)


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Posted by Tom Mason on January 02, 2001 at 10:46:43:

In Reply to: bass trombone or tuba (EEB, BB, CC) posted by Jules Busslinger on December 27, 2000 at 23:10:03:

There are needs for both, so use both.

I find some amusement with those in this thread who have expounded the use of tuba exclusively in the brass quintet. Either they are unfamiliar with sound requirements and historical practices; or they tend to be single-minded in their pursuits of tubamania.

I do agree that one should not play an instrument professionally if they can not master the technical requirements for the instrument. There are several excellent professionals who can and do play more than one instrument.

If you can not do this, don't belittle those of us who can. We might be making more money and playing more gigs than you.

I will also say that there are those who play the tuba so well that they can place their sound tastefully within any playing situation. These performers are better than I am, and I give credit to them without hesitation.

Tom ( I do play both professionally ) Mason


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