F tubas are advanced tubas for people who want to play more solos or play almost exclusively with brass quintets. The average tuba player doesn't need an F tuba, but there are enough reasons to...
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The tuba is my favorite brass instrument. Its low sound and powerful tone can support a band and carry a group. But it's pretty tough for many people, especially when they are new...
When looking for a good saxophone sound, too many people ignore the importance of the alto saxophone mouthpiece as a part of the puzzle. In reality, a good mouthpiece can make or break your...
Ever since I picked up the tuba in high school, I haven't gone back. It's my main instrument and the one I love the most of all I've ever played. And no matter how many people I...
Saxophones are one of those instruments that transpose, meaning the notes they see on sheet music isn't what they play. As such, it takes a lot for most people to switch the notes back and...
When you get into reading music notation, you'll come across a lot of different things. One of the ones new musicians worry about is when they see a dot in music. Dots after a note...