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clarinet2
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well i was wondering isnt the sousaphone just the marching band version of the tuba?
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Richardrichard9
(180 points)
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It isn't JUST the marching band version of the tuba. The sousaphone can be used in other applications too, such as a jazz band, or concert band, depending on if the school can afford a concert tuba.
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BariSaxi101
(18 points)
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Sousaphine is cooler then the tuba, especially when you sit with the tuba player blasting RIGHT IN YOUR EAR. Sousaphone cant do that hehehehe
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Richardrichard9
(180 points)
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Sousaphones can't do that? What about the bell that that faces right into the ear of the person to your left?
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Richardrichard9
(180 points)
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I don't like contra's. I held one, and it hurts your shoulder a bit. Plus it is hard to hear what you are playing because the bell is directly in front of you... They look cool though.
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Tubamania
(48 points)
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I just like the contra because I see it as more of a physical challenge andits easier to do a right lateral than with a sousa.
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EnigmusJ4
(33 points)
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A lot of colleges actually use Sousies over contras, think of the Script Ohio of Ohio State with there Sousaphone that dots the "i."
I have a very old and cruddy 3/4 convertible that I use at home, and after "experimenting" with it, I'd much rather play a contra than a Sousaphone. Plus, even the best Sousaphones have a tone far inferior to true tubas and contras. Come to think of it, are Sousies even allowed in DCI?
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Richardrichard9
(180 points)
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I don't think sousies are allowed in DCI, but don't quote me..
I don't think that ALL Contra's have better tones than sousaphones. I played an old King sousaphone for a while, and it had an amazing tone compared to many Concert tubas!!
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Tubamania
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I know for sure that sousies are not allowed in DCI. Only Contras, Baritone, Euphionium, Trumpet, Mellophone, Flugelhorn, and maybe Valve Trombone, but I'm not sure on that one.
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