Re: How to pick up a tuba


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Posted by Rick Denney on March 18, 2003 at 14:48:16:

In Reply to: How to pick up a tuba posted by Tom on March 18, 2003 at 13:37:33:

The short answer is to never pick the instrument up by the small tubes. Only grab the large outer branches. Some tubas are small enough and well-braced enough so that it isn't as critical.

I wish that tuba manufacturers would give some consideration to installing handles at key points, and shields that protect tender bits (ala key protectors found on saxophones).

Rick "who thinks carrying a tuba can be unsafe for both the tuba and the player" Denney


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