Posted by Chuck(G) on March 04, 2003 at 18:06:06:
In Reply to: FWIW: New 4-Valve Sousaphone posted by Steve Marcus on March 04, 2003 at 17:20:09:
"...Taking a lesson from the concert tuba, four valves provide a more exacting intonation than three valves - even if the fourth valve is not utilized and the sousaphone is played using three valves at its most basic level...."
Well, I'll be! So I guess a 6-valve tuba plays better even if you don't use 4, 5 or 6.
Wow--have I been barking up the wrong tree! I just need to put a couple dozen more valves on my horn...