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by Paula
Wed Sep 25, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Besson
Replies: 6
Views: 418

Re: Besson

:tuba: Sounds like you've got a Besson Sovereignty 994 a giant in size and sound, they are the instrument of choice for the ultimate contra bass in British Brass Bands
by Paula
Sun Aug 04, 2024 4:37 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: If you own use BOTH a bass tuba and a contrabass tuba, does this trick work for you?
Replies: 21
Views: 2673

Re: If you own use BOTH a bass tuba and a contrabass tuba, does this trick work for you?

I switch between CC EEb, Bass Trombone & Euphonium (even on occasion electric bass) - I suspect this more about finding the instrument ob which you are most proficient to solve the musical problems, and then the technical problems become easier. I do use my trombone study books to practise tuba and ...
by Paula
Fri Aug 02, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Besson 983/984 discontinued?
Replies: 11
Views: 1705

Re: Besson 983/984 discontinued?

I bought my 984 ex demo from Phil Parkers in London just over a year ago, I still think it is the hest tuba I have ever played.