15 June 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
I knew I could play tuba and I’ve managed both this morning at church and tonight’s two hour CSWO rehearsal (including the challenge of sight reading some pieces I haven’t played before even on electric bass). However the big step … Continue reading
14 June 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
Last week I just took my voice along to church to contribute to the worship band; this week, I’m taking the tuba. However, I’m not quite as accomplished on that as I am on bass so I’ve written out some … Continue reading
9 June 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
Now that I’m playing more tuba, for a lot of the band pieces, it means it is ideal to have both a tuba score and a string bass score. I’m getting better at transposing up or down an octave at … Continue reading
8 June 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
As part of my ongoing plan to make the most of not being able to play my bass guitar, I’ve taken my tuba along to tonight’s Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra rehearsal… and survived. Actually, I did do okay and so … Continue reading
4 June 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
Since electric bass is off the cards at the moment, I took the opportunity to play my tuba for last night’s CCB rehearsal. I’m neither as fluent or as loud but I did manage to keep up. While I am … Continue reading
30 May 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
I had a follow-up appointment for my arm today. It was nice to have it checked and cleaned. However, the stitches remain in and the splint goes back on for another week to protect the continued healing process. I’ve been … Continue reading
15 March 2025
by wpAdmin
0 comments
Last month I mentioned that I was working on a 3D design for something to hold the pipes and valves of my tuba so they can dry out but with less chance of mixing them up. The valves in particular … Continue reading
12 February 2025
by wpAdmin
1 Comment
Instruments like guitar sometimes need the strings wiping down but tubas and other brass instruments build up a lot of condensation and need a chance to dry out. One of the challenges, certainly with my tuba, is that the valves … Continue reading
17 December 2024
by wpAdmin
0 comments
One thing Saturday afternoon’s tuba gig did was provide an opportunity to try out the straps on my tuba case. I’ve had it a couple of years but, up until now, I’ve just had to carry it a short distance … Continue reading
14 December 2024
by wpAdmin
0 comments
This afternoon I’ll be playing my tuba as part of an ensemble performing in the Carillon Centre in Loughborough (2pm – 3:30pm), supporting the local Lions organisation in their fundraising. I’m not actually plugging my tuba into an amplifier but … Continue reading