I’ve owned a 66T for many years. I believe they are a great sounding horn. I get the best sound for me using a Sellsmanberger symphony mouthpiece. I also have used the imperial version with good success. I use it for community band. It easily supports a band of around 40 members. I got my horn for ...

I read the book (completely). I enjoyed it. The perfect tuba, for what? As we all know, some tubas work better in small groups while others work better in larger groups or bands. That isn't the point of the book. It's about striving to be better, working hard and sometimes against large odds ...

Try going to brassmusiconline.com and look for "Puff, The Magic Dragon". It is also available for listening on YouTube.

There's a few other charts on that site that might interest you too.

Thank's Wade. Another bit of Christmas Quintet Joy. Merry Christmas to you.

Brian

I have wariness for choir directors who try to direct a band or orchestra. For most bands we need the director to provide the beat and help with some entrances. Of course, managing holds and breaks. What choir directors do is direct the music which is not helpful and distracting.

OK, end of rant.

yes I have one that came with my Yamaha 321. It's in great shape, being used very little. Let me know where you are and what you're willing to pay for it.

Brian

I’ve been thinking about getting some help with musicality and such. I have found that the local music schools are designed for beginners or children. Being an old guy who is not a beginner, these are not to my liking. I don’t want any on line lessons. I already did the Oystein Baadsvik course ...

In general I agree that a 3 valve instrument is adequate. The question that needs to be answered first is what are you planning on using the Sousaphone for. If you are marching down the street and playing a Bb horn, then 3 valves are adequate. If you are playing an Eb, especially if you are playing ...

I have the trombone part for broadway if you want it. I’ll send it electronically to you. I did look at the Italian song books at one time. I did not think the selections were as good as the others.

I have one of the Eb/F Bubbie 5 from Wessex. I’ve had it for any years. I use it regularly for practice. It’s great for Tuba Christmas because it’s great in compact areas. With a 110 or more tubas, who cares how much sound you produce. I find these play nicely in tune, but the sound is brighter than ...

My Eb helicon arrived on Monday. I played it in an outside concert on Tuesday. Boy is it fun to play. A forward facing bell makes a big difference in being heard outside. The horn slots very nicely making it easy to play in tune. I’m happy with it.

Boy this goes way back. I think it might have been Allen Baer who was into this. The gap, as I remember it, was the distance between the end of the mouthpiece and the start of the lead pipe tubing. You were supposed to measure this and having it be like a couple of millimeters. Anyway that’s what I ...

I got 35% off on an Eb helicon in silver. The price ended up lower than the list price for a lacquer model.

Wessex is having their summer sale. Helicons are on sale. This may be my opportunity to pick one up.

I have one if you want it. How about $30 including shipping.

I play in 3 concert bands and 2 brass quintets. I also have a it of solo work. I have everything on a 14 inch iPad Pro. Oystein Baadsvik has all his stuff on a similar iPad. I’m the only one in any of those bands or quintets that uses an iPad. Frankly, I really like it. My only con is changing pages ...

Can you tell me what is the diameter of the tubing around the body of the helicon? I’ve run into helicons that are very large in diameter and thus don’t fit me well.

I’m considering purchasing an Eb sousaphone or Helicon from Wessex. Does anyone have any experience with either of these instruments?

I am taking this off the market.

Practiced for Easter Sunday quintet with chior and handbells:

Were you there
On the Third Day
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Hallelujah Chorus
Lift High the Cross
Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord