Posted by Rick Denney on March 18, 2001 at 15:11:23:
In Reply to: F Tuba posted by Band Director on March 16, 2001 at 22:31:49:
As others have said, the F tuba doesn't really add range, but it surely adds security. You said you could comfortably play up to an F above middle C. You didn't say how much higher than that you could play without so much confidence. Those are the notes that the F tuba will shift into the "comfortable" category. The screech range is about the same, but the playable range is higher on the F tuba.
I have been quite happy to perform music in public that extends well above the staff on my F tuba, but that would be a tough go on my BBb, especially if I have to pick the notes out of the blue.
Rick "an F is less work" Denney