Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by riffdaddy I'm a trumpet player too. The world does revolve around us. Just ask IFC. Between dealing with y'all and sitting next to trombonists, I chose dropping out of classical music altogether. No, seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by riffdaddy No, it's a Rudi. He hates the Westons. I do, too. They sound like ass. But far louder. Which I guess is why they're popular. But that just means that everybody sounds like ass these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elctmist Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by ginnboonmiller I do, too. They sound like ass. But far louder. Which I guess is why they're popular. But that just means that everybody sounds like ass these days. How is this porn? I was expecting juicy closeups of their mouthpieces, keys, and, y'know, right inside the horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by elctmist How is this porn? I was expecting juicy closeups of their mouthpieces, keys, and, y'know, right inside the horn. You can't just start off with the hard stuff. You lure them in with Playtuba first. After a few more of these threads, I can start doing Barely Tuba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffdaddy Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by BillyGrahamCracker But he's a real trumpet player. And I'm sure you're still much more of one than I am. I'm just the trumpet player that Tom Waits talks about in "Better Off Without a Wife".....*was wanted for assault**said "it weren't my fault"* I pick up one of 'em (I've got a hell of a collection) every once in a while, play for a few minutes, and think to myself, "{censored}!" I'm going to work to get back in shape on the trumpet by the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiot savant Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by ginnboonmiller Between dealing with y'all and sitting next to trombonists, I chose dropping out of classical music altogether. No, seriously. its all fun&games 'tll you start picking on us trombonists. :mad: :mad: we used to have a grand ol time thwacking the other brass on the back of their heads w/ our slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by idiot savant its all fun&games 'tll you start picking on us trombonists. :mad: :mad: we used to have a grand ol time thwacking the other brass on the back of their heads w/ our slides. We're quiet about it, but secretly, all tuba players hate you. Probably because you hunt in packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffdaddy Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by idiot savant its all fun&games 'tll you start picking on us trombonists. :mad: :mad: we used to have a grand ol time thwacking the other brass on the back of their heads w/ our slides. Look at any symphony orchestra. It takes three trombonists to do what one tubist can do alone: Repel a crowd of attractive girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiot savant Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by ginnboonmiller We're quiet about it, but secretly, all tuba players hate you. Probably because you hunt in packs. sounds right, no one suspects the tuba players. the huge puddles of drool and spit throw most people off. thats why they put you next to the drummers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Biggest equipment in the orchestra, bitches. And I ain't talking about no Meinl Weston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillyGrahamCracker Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by ginnboonmiller Biggest equipment in the orchestra, bitches.And I ain't talking about no Meinl Weston! Okay. NOW you're a geek. But I chuckled and am still chuckling. But you're still a geek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by BillyGrahamCracker Okay. NOW you're a geek. But I chuckled and am still chuckling. But you're still a geek. So you can tell I first used that line when I was 17, huh? You can take the tuba away from the nerd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiot savant Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 What's a tuba for? 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" unless you request "full cut." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by idiot savant What's a tuba for? 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" unless you request "full cut." Yeah, yeah, yeah. What's the difference between a tuba player and a frog that can drive a car? The frog's on his way to a gig. What's the definition of "optimist?" A tuba player with an appointment book. And, yes, I really DO wish I had taken up the flute, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Then there are these. From memory -- ACTUAL names of tuba ensembles: TubaFourThe Tuba FourThe Tuba TsarsThe Mighty TubadoursAnd for the minimalist tuba fan, this sextet:Tuba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffdaddy Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 What's the range of a tuba?--30 yards if you have a good arm. How did the tuba derive its name?--It was derived from "tubad", the first sound uttered by a passerby after hearing the instrument played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiot savant Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 now this is a tuba i could dig. http://www.xs4all.nl/~krooshof/instrumenten/eltubamkii/eltubamkii.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillyGrahamCracker Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hey, at least you're getting some love here. I just hate french hornists and claranet players and trombone dudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiot savant Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by BillyGrahamCracker and trombone dudes. HEY, dammit:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ginnboonmiller Posted September 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by BillyGrahamCracker Hey, at least you're getting some love here. I just hate french hornists and claranet players and trombone dudes. Which reminds me of another classic: How do you make a tuba sound like a french horn? Stick your hand in the bell and play a bunch of wrong notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillyGrahamCracker Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by ginnboonmiller Which reminds me of another classic:How do you make a tuba sound like a french horn?Stick your hand in the bell and play a bunch of wrong notes. EXACTLY!!! Those {censored}ers couldn't play {censored} and now they're all playing pro or teaching or at least went to school for it. Is there an easier curve for them or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bieke Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by elctmist How is this porn? I was expecting juicy closeups of their mouthpieces, keys, and, y'know, right inside the horn. alright then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members elctmist Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by bieke thanks bieke! I'm writing this with one hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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