I am about a year into my comeback playing euphonium after many decades away from it.
I've mentioned this before: It may still be a little early, but I have been thinking about picking up the tuba as a second instrument, and if I do I am leaning toward an Eb compensating tuba because I figure that would be the easiest transition from euphonium to tuba.
Now for a question. Is there anything that I would likely encounter in the repertours of a community band or community orchestra that would be out of range for an Eb compensating tuba? Same question for a traditional jazz band or a German oompah band.
Also, there is the question of lung capacity and how that would figure into the decision. My lung capacity is something in the neighborhood of 3 liters.
Any other thoughts, such as whether adding another instrument would likely slow down my comeback on the euphonium? For context, I have been taking lessons from a professor of trombone and euphonium at a local university. The challenge piece I am currently working on is Andante et Allegro (Ropartz). I am far from mastering that piece, but I am making progress.
Thanks.
I've mentioned this before: It may still be a little early, but I have been thinking about picking up the tuba as a second instrument, and if I do I am leaning toward an Eb compensating tuba because I figure that would be the easiest transition from euphonium to tuba.
Now for a question. Is there anything that I would likely encounter in the repertours of a community band or community orchestra that would be out of range for an Eb compensating tuba? Same question for a traditional jazz band or a German oompah band.
Also, there is the question of lung capacity and how that would figure into the decision. My lung capacity is something in the neighborhood of 3 liters.
Any other thoughts, such as whether adding another instrument would likely slow down my comeback on the euphonium? For context, I have been taking lessons from a professor of trombone and euphonium at a local university. The challenge piece I am currently working on is Andante et Allegro (Ropartz). I am far from mastering that piece, but I am making progress.
Thanks.
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