Posted by Tom Mason on March 13, 2003 at 08:30:31:
In Reply to: Re: One Toe at a Time posted by Doug Whitten on March 12, 2003 at 11:11:16:
The tuba tamer or some other stand will help with breathing as well as management.
Although i'm not in the small realm, (6', 240 lbs); I used to think that the stands weren't worth the time. I tried one at a conference, and noticed a change in breathing due to not having to worry about the horn. I also believe that in my case, the ability to get the horn away fro me a little also helped.
I have stands for all my school tuba players, no matter their size. They usually save p person some bottom bow damage when used correctly.
Tom Mason