www.ultimate-tuba.com

Austin Friedrichsen
March 12th, 2011 - 17:51

Wow, this website really has been a big help to me already. I’m in the seventh grade band and I’ve played a Bb tuba for about a year now. I’m really enjoying it and I will most likely check this site often for the newest updates. Thanks for the help!

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- Sheeves
  March 12th, 2011 - 20:17
  
  Dude! Thanks! That was my goal with this site Tell all your friends!
  
  -Mike
  
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Sebastian
March 13th, 2011 - 22:45

I’d join your forums if more people posted on them.

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Bob
March 15th, 2011 - 21:38

Really like the site. I’ve been playing Bb tuba for 7 years now. I own my own full size Allora 4 valve rotary tuba. Great job!

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- Sheeves
  March 15th, 2011 - 22:32
  
  Thanks! I’ve been playing for about that long also. How’s the Allora working out for you?
  
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  - Bob
    March 18th, 2011 - 19:50
    
    It’s a great instrument. Responds really quickly, no lag time at all. I’m using a Helleberg 7C with it. I played Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg on it, and it sounded great.
    
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Anonymous
March 17th, 2011 - 18:13

Dig the site, keep up with the updates. I’ve just stopped playing tuba, but am thinking about getting back into it.

I’ve always had problems in my upper register. Do you have any tips for playing up there? I get all squirrelly and unpredictable whenever I start climbing up there, and my sound is thin compared to my low sound.

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- Sheeves
  March 17th, 2011 - 18:59
  
  Thanks! I’m glad you like it. As far as high range goes, I would have a hard time explaining it. I will write an article about it once I think I have enough good advice to give…
  
  First I would ask you if you’re keeping your teeth apart and your throat open. Opening them up will keep your sound from being thin.
  
  You say your sound is squirrelly? I know what you mean. Some consistent practice should calm that down. It did for me anyway.
  
  Also this guy has some good information about it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpYnw8BIlTY&feature=related
  
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- Bob
  March 18th, 2011 - 19:53
  
  Try taking really deep breaths and increasing your air speed. The easiest way to take large breaths is to form your mouth like you’re saying “O”, then inhale. Aim for the bottom part of the mouthpiece with your air, as in the high register this makes it reverberate much faster. And just always think “I can play that”, because as soon as you say “I think I can hit it”, you’ll miss it every time.
  
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- Anonymous
  March 21st, 2011 - 11:59
  
  Certain mouthpiece styles and depths are better for upper range notes – find a good dealer nearby that will let you try out different types. (just clean them with alcohol first…) I also play baritone horn and trombone, which helps me with my upper range on tuba.
  
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Andrew Hitz
March 21st, 2011 - 18:24

Great website! I liked your post about your mouthpiece. I am trying to get my knowledge on the subject up to speed and it was insightful.

Also, thanks for linking to my blog. Much appreciated!

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- Sheeves
  March 21st, 2011 - 20:31
  
  Thanks! And you’re welcome, your site has some great info.
  
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- Bob Hicks
  March 25th, 2011 - 21:50
  
  Andrew Hitz as in Boston Brass?
  
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Matthew
March 23rd, 2011 - 16:49

Man I like the website. I’m a 7th grade student and have played the instrument for about a year now. I’m really good and I enjoy it. Keep up the good work on the site. LOVE it!

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Gun Safe Reviews
March 29th, 2011 - 07:01

Great post! I like it a lot!

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Paul
March 31st, 2011 - 18:51

anybody have or know of a BBb tuba (intermediate 4 Valve or better) for sale in the $750 range?

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