The viola stand didn't work because the shoulder rest and pickup got in the way. I didn't make the kingfisher rehearsal because of a longstanding dinner date. Uhg.
Found out that the reason I don't have such a big bass sound is because I am lipping up every note-lots of overtones, plenty of colour, but missing out on that fundamental which gives the fat sound which defines a tuba. The remedy is to practice lipping up and down and listening for the sound I like. Lots of air.
Thanks to John the soprano cornet player from DVBB for that discussion-a man who knows much about embouchures.
Laundry and Bar Open tomorrow-303 Sunday.
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