Re: Re: Mustache or Not?


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Posted by Mike G. on May 03, 2002 at 07:01:28:

In Reply to: Re: Mustache or Not? posted by Greg Crider on May 02, 2002 at 08:06:55:

Ditto for me! I had a very thick, large mustache for years. My barber called it a cattle catcher. I also had a beard for a few years. I never noticed a problem then. I have attempted many times to grow them back and after two weeks, my low register sucks and my response is affected. I shave and "bingo!", my low register just pops out and the response is right back. I often wondered how it never bothered my before and all I can figure is this. Many years ago I really sucked but did not know it. I am no Sam Pilafian but I am 10 times the player now that I was then. Years ago I did not have much of a low register so I would not have noticed the difference. Now, I practice playing very low and so that lip contact/vibration area makes a difference. I hate shaving but I love playing the tuba more. If you ever see me with a full beard you will know I gave up the horn.

Mike G.


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