Best products from r/Tuba
We found 17 comments on r/Tuba discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 15 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Blessing MPC18TB Tuba Mouthpiece, 18
- Brand: BLESSING
- Designs based on input from professional players Buff Dillard, Robert Dorer, and Dominick Farinacci.
- Blessing a household name in the world of brass instruments.
- Mouthpieces are designed at Blessing and made by Terry Warburton in Florida, and by Lausmann in Germany, so you are assured of a high quality product.
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2. Blessing MPC24AWTB Tuba Mouthpiece, 24AW
- Brand: BLESSING
- Designs based on input from professional players Buff Dillard, Robert Dorer, and Dominick Farinacci.
- Blessing a household name in the world of brass instruments.
- Mouthpieces are designed at Blessing and made by Terry Warburton in Florida, and by Lausmann in Germany, so you are assured of a high quality product.
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4. The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
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5. Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, Book & Includes Online Downloadable code
- Liberating the Master Musician Within
- Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery from Jamey Aebersold is a remarkable book that deals directly with hindrances to creativity, and presents ways to let your natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort
- Includes an inspiring CD of meditations designed to initiate positive thought
- Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress
- Before you can truly express our inner self, you must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions that can make performance difficult
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6. Symphonia 3: Symphonia
- Discover the secrets of Hogwarts in this version of the classic Mystery game
- A fellow student has vanished from the famous School of Witchcraft and Wizardry--and it is up to you to solve the mysterious disappearance
- Move around Hogwarts making suggestions--but watch out
- Go to Dumbledore's office to make your final accusation to win the game
- Kids will love taking on the roles of their favorite Harry Potter characters in this HP twist on the classic game Clue
- Wheels on the board actually move to reveal secret passages, hidden staircases, and even the Dark Mark
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7. First Book of Practical Studies for Tuba
Designed To Develop Chord ConsciousnessArranged For TubaIncludes Fundamental Rhythms, Key Signatures And ArticulationsMay Be Used A Primary Or Supplement Method32 Pages
9. Concert and Contest Collection for Bass/Tuba (B.C.): Solo Book Only (Rubank Educational Librabry)
10. Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression
Indiana University Press
11. Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip
- 1 pair Standard Fit ETY Plugs with blue tips, neck cord, and carrying case
- Replicates the natural response of the ear, so sound quality is natural, only quieter. Music and speech are clear, not muffle.
- Reduces risk of hearing damage from loud noise such as concerts, theatres, airshows, parades, athletic and motorsports events.
- Standard size fits the majority of ears. ETY-Plugs are reusable. With heavy use the eartips can weaken and could break. Replace every 3-6 months.
- Not recommended for use with impulse noise, e.g., shooting sports. Not recommended for sleeping.
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13. Conn-Selmer, Inc. Tuba Mouthpiece (120S)
- Organ like tone
- Excellent volume
- Tuba mouthpiece
- Country of Origin: United States
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14. Protec Tuba Mouthpiece Padded Nylon Pouch with Secure Hook and Loop Closure, Model A205
- Non-abrasive padded lining
- Velcro closure
- Rugged nylon exterior
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15. Neotech Sousaphone Shoulder Pad 5101222
- Weather resistant, non-marring neoprene cover offers ideal comfort and support during long marching Rehearsals or performances
- Removable insert pad
- Attaches easily and fits most sousaphones
- Non-skid surface grips instrument and prevents slippage while marching
- Made in the USA
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First of all, for technique/practice, consistency in the woodshed is key. My daily routine is very repetitive, to the point that it is incredibly boring. But the improvement is so amazing, that I'm still excited to do it every day. I also kill the monotony with something to occupy my mind, usually either a sitcom or reading material, once I had the routine down.
[This is my daily routine], which takes about 90 minutes if you go nonstop, at the tempos marked (which will take some time to work up).
Secondly, your performance anxiety should be addressed. My professor in college had a required course for the whole tuba/euphonium studio called "Performance Anxiety: Understanding and Coping."
I had some mild anxiety then, but the class helped. The class was almost 20 years ago, but here's the largest takeaways:
Two of the three texts are not music books, but are read by students of just about every single discipline and apply it to their area of study. They will take years to understand on new levels, but you should be able to get some immediate results and understanding of your situation.
As I got older, I've found the best way to quiet those nerves is to overprepare for anything. My teachers used to say "an amatuer practices 'til he gets it right; a professional practices 'til he can't get it wrong." When I'm in a position where I know I cannot screw something up, I actually enjoy the performance, butterflies and all. And I've been in some very high stress situations, with fewer train wrecks each year. This takes some massive time management, but it definitely helps. I usually set a goal to be "performance ready" a few weeks out, so I can do some very picky polishing of the performance.
This is a lot more than I thought I'd say on the matter, but there should be a lot here to help. Happy shedding!
Edit: After perusing the other comments, it looks like you might have a difficult professor. Sounds like you should sit down and decide if he's helping or hindering your progress. To be candid, I never really think of a trombone player being very good for tuba students. Maybe some pedagogy, but there's enough differences in the two instruments to warrant a specialist at the collegiate level. Great euphonium players can teach tuba, just as my best teacher was a tuba player, but they both doubled strongly on the other instrument. Unless your professor can be considered a professional tuba player to some extent, you might need to find a different school to finish your education.
Here are two performances of that arrangement with a more steady camera/better audio if you are interested:
Same Ensemble (Tennessee Tech)
Illinois State University
Also, March To The Scaffold
*edit: It's also on this CD.
Top notch performers/teachers playing some pretty awesome music.
Save some cash and get a Blessing mouthpiece. They play as good as the "brand" names for a fraction of the price. https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-MPC24AWTB-Tuba-Mouthpiece-24AW/dp/B000A15XHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497050524&sr=8-1&keywords=blessing+tuba+mouthpiece
https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-MPC18TB-Tuba-Mouthpiece-18/dp/B0002FO8LU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497050524&sr=8-2&keywords=blessing+tuba+mouthpiece
Personally, I like the First Book of Practical Studies for Tuba by Getchell & Hovey. Starts out slow and picks up nicely and definitely throws out mixed meter and complicated rhythms by the end. The second book is great for the same reasons at the next level. The range, key signatures, and etude length are much more accessible than Kopprasch or Bordogni for newbies. Those books can be intimidating to a beginner. Air, then more air.
I actually had to play that particular piece for my district band audition last year. It's out of the book Concert and Contest Collection by H. Voxman which has a lot of good material in it.(I've performed and auditioned on about half of the pieces in it)
Personally I can recommend Persiflage, which is much more fun and with less of a scary range than that one. The tuba part for Morceau de Concours actually has a harder range than the version of it that is in the Trumpet/Baritone books.
I would like to add Sound in Motion by David McGill to that list as well. It completely changed how I approach and intellectualize musicianship, and is something worth reading even if you decide to not adopt the Tabuteau method.
http://www.amazon.com/Tuba-Six-Tuba-Musical-Romp/dp/B000002SKB
http://www.amazon.com/Conn-Selmer-Inc-120S-Helleberg-Mouthpiece/dp/B0002DUPZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452531767&sr=8-1&keywords=helleburg+tuba+mouthpiece
more correctly the con-selmer helleburg 120s
https://www.amazon.com/Protec-MOUTHPIECE-POUCH-VELCRO-CLOSURE/dp/B000T06GKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486134298&sr=8-1&keywords=tuba+mouthpiece+holder
Neotech. I’ve been using it for a few years now. It has an extra padding insert and is washable. Your shoulder will still have to get used to the weight and you’ll still have some muscle pain. But you won’t have that bruising pain that goes to the bone.