tubafran
Active Member
20 years ago I bought one of the first Boosey Soveriegn EEb Tubas. In the case was a fingering chart which I re-call indicated that Es and As (treble clef) should be played on third valve in preferrence to first and second.
Having been taught to play on first and second I proceeded to learn the revised fingering and have maintained this since. I now still favour third but alternate freely between first and second or third dependant on the key, ease of runs etc.
I also believe that the note is more in tune (relative to my playing) on third.
QUESTION: do new tubas come with the same fingering chart?
QUESTION: what fingering do other people use or teach?
Having been taught to play on first and second I proceeded to learn the revised fingering and have maintained this since. I now still favour third but alternate freely between first and second or third dependant on the key, ease of runs etc.
I also believe that the note is more in tune (relative to my playing) on third.
QUESTION: do new tubas come with the same fingering chart?
QUESTION: what fingering do other people use or teach?