Re: What to do, What to do??


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Posted by Sean Chisham on September 14, 2003 at 20:31:28:

In Reply to: What to do, What to do?? posted by Student on September 14, 2003 at 19:28:03:

You are experiencing what most all of us have/are. The search for the perfect equipment. I don't necessarily think the teacher you had was way off base in his suggestion to try other mouthpieces. I know of very few people who enjoy using the 24AW past high school, but I am sure there are some.

Many shops allow you to try mouthpieces and send them back if you decide you do not like it. I know that Brasswind does this and perhaps Dillon Music or Baltimore Brass or many of the others. Give them a call and ask to have a couple of their more popular mouthpieces sent to you as a start.

Many of us try out friends' mouthpieces or try some at tuba conferences. I have been playing tuba for a couple of decades and am yet to find the "perfect" mouthpiece for my CC tuba. You will be searching for years I would guess, if not a lifetime.

Good Luck!
sean


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