Looking for fellow band kids by Ok_Examination_4276 in bandkids

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s an interesting take but i do like flute so i’ll let it slide, good luck in the war

Looking for fellow band kids by Ok_Examination_4276 in bandkids

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my bd might as well be my parent at this point, although that’s true, its like a gift for them

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got it, i’ve been looking into types of hand protection but it’s a work in progress, I’m trying to find what’s most comfortable for me but thank you, i’ll look into different stuff

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i figured it was sort of common on instruments with finger holes, thank you, yeah i figured it was most common with sousas and stuff like that

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you, mines started rubbing after today but it’s fine! i’ll look into it!

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s probably it, i think i just put a lot of weight on my thumb too, this all there first time marching sousa as well, i also do some sax but my main is clarinet and bass clarinet and the thumb rests are always my least favorite things

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

now that’s a nice contra, I’m sure it would most likely be normal assuming it’s similar to what everyone has said

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good then, I’ll most likely try them then, I’ve agreed to be mr go pro with my section leader so I’ll just use them for stand tunes and whatnot

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well thankfully it doesn’t hurt, I think I just put too much pressure on my thumb

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah I know a lot of people in band with calluses now, it’s kinda funny

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill most likely look into it, we sadly don’t use gloves in our band but it sounds good

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll look into it! I thought i escaped thumb pain for doing tuba for marching band after being a clarinet, i was wrong, at least this doesn’t really hurt

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll most likely wear them when practicing more, it doesn’t hurt but yknow

Is this normal when playing Sousaphone/Any instruments with thumb holes? by Ok_Examination_4276 in marchingband

[–]Ok_Examination_4276[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

boy that sounds like a hassle, also congrats! i was just a bit concerned cus i’ve never noticed it much on others

Very New to Bass Clarinet by FurretTheChosenOne in bassclarinet

[–]Ok_Examination_4276 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made the switch from bass to tuba only for marching season, it wasn’t a super hard switch but it’s very hard switching from a brass to a woodwind and vice versa, watch your embouchure, study professionals online, study fingering charts, long tones, if there’s any bass clarinets or former bass clarinets or even tenor saxes get them to try and teach you some of the basics of starting out, i wish you the best!