Posted by jlb on May 18, 2001 at 08:43:21:
In Reply to: BBb and C tubas. posted by Andy Bell on May 17, 2001 at 21:28:42:
Tosee the differences graphically, just look at the fingering charts under 'Tips on playing' from the home page. All four of the common pitces are shown: BBb, CC, EEb, & F.
So next you ask: "Why?". To which the answer is: Read all the literature and see if you can find a better answer than: "some players think that different pitched tubas sound better, or are easier to play well, in different situations."
Jhn (who also can play different fingerings, but can't transpose) Breyer