Cainan Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) So... I have finally come out of the wilderness and decided to march again... I've only taken a 23 year break, so not too long away from the game. I am marching 2016 with Kidsgrove Scouts. I played bari in Jr corps but these days I am playing tuba... which brings me to my point.... That ###### horn is the spawn of a demon. Any advice for a relative newbie to marching contra (tuba) with regards to particular excercises and also how to find the sweet spot on my shoulder for that bad boy to sit? Edited November 12, 2015 by Cainan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 So... I have finally come out of the wilderness and decided to march again... I've only taken a 23 year break, so not too long away from the game. I am marching 2016 with Kidsgrove Scouts. I played bari in Jr corps but these days I am playing tuba... which brings me to my point.... That ###### horn is the spawn of a demon. Any advice for a relative newbie to marching contra (tuba) with regards to particular excercises and also how to find the sweet spot on my shoulder for that bad boy to sit? Switch to trumpet... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Detweiler Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The sweet spot would be whichever spot is numb to the pain! Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) So... I have finally come out of the wilderness and decided to march again... I've only taken a 23 year break, so not too long away from the game. I am marching 2016 with Kidsgrove Scouts. I played bari in Jr corps but these days I am playing tuba... which brings me to my point.... That ###### horn is the spawn of a demon. Any advice for a relative newbie to marching contra (tuba) with regards to particular excercises and also how to find the sweet spot on my shoulder for that bad boy to sit? See if they'll let you push one of these... Edited November 13, 2015 by MikeD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Just make sure you are not given one of these... Or...maybe they'll let you carry one of these...SHE seems to be OK with it... Edited November 13, 2015 by MikeD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 See if they'll let you push one of these... okay,...........what the hell are those things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Listening devices to locate airplanes? Bugging me too Gary as I've seen this before..... Mike D strikes again..... Edited November 13, 2015 by JimF-LowBari 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looks like something Renegades would use...LOUD IS GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Holland Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 congrats and... I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutUpAndPlayYerGuitar Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) What brand do they use? I know they used Jupiter when BAC lent them their trailer/gear. My experience is mostly Yamaha BBb, though I played on an early 2000s (garbage) King as well. Different manufacturers have different ideals, but there's a clear difference between the ergonomically designed horns (Yamaha, new King/System Blue) and the not-so-ergonomically designed horns (Jupiter). Regardless: If you're able to take the horn home, do it. Make your home practice routine as similar to your show experience as possible. The goal is to have the same "look" as the baris and high brass. I've never thought about "resting" the tuba on my shoulder. I try to distribute a reasonable amount of weight to arms (mostly left arm ... similar idea as a baritone). It's about finding your own "sweet spot" and adjusting your lead pipe accordingly. As far as actual exercises ... pushups, shoulder, and back workouts have always been fine for me (usual disclaimers apply). Edited November 13, 2015 by ShutUpAndPlayYerGuitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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