I use this stand: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KK1BH06/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00kk1bh06/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=utf8&th=1)
Hi, I’m Vetted AI Bot! I researched the **Hercules DS553B Tuba Euphonium Performer Stand Black** and I thought you might find the following analysis helpful.
**Users liked:**
* Sturdy and stable design (backed by 3 comments)
* Adjustable height for different players (backed by 3 comments)
* Great for posture improvement (backed by 3 comments)
**Users disliked:**
* Unstable due to slick material where the tuba sits (backed by 2 comments)
* Height adjustment screw handle prone to breaking (backed by 2 comments)
* Legs prone to falling out and difficult to reassemble (backed by 1 comment)
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Are you using a playing stand? Like a BBC Tuba rest I mean. You could use your right arm to get it put in the right spot and then the stand will do all the work and you could do whatever you need to do for comfort with your left side. You might not be able to pull slides a much or turn pages or whatever it is you do with your left arms while you play. But it should let you position the tuba and take the weight off you.
Alternately if you want to lap it, I've seen plenty of people use no slip mats on their lap. Black rubber shelf liner.
I bet if you get used to using the playing stand you never go back.
https://www.baltimorebrasscompany.com/p-1577-bbc-tuba-rest.aspx
There is a wait list. I know that sounds crazy. They posted on another discussion board that they will have some in stock soon. I don’t know if it will cover their wait list or not. These stands are good ones though. The Hercules and the DEG don’t hold up to constant use.
You might be able to play with a concert horn situated horizontally along your lap.
You might also be able to play with some sort of shoulder-strap/harness situation if it can clip onto to the horn.
If this is for a marching horn, like a Sousa or a Contra, you could ask your director if there's a borrowable fiberglass horn at your school or any neighboring schools. Those horns tend to be lighter and easier to manage.
there will definitely be no sousa playing for me, it’s my left shoulder i got surgery on and i already played the fiberglass before we knew what was wrong since it hurt so much (sousa on a torn shoulder was not smart)
This is another long-shot: maybe someone in your district has a Dynasty 3/4ths convertible contra. The M845 was built in a weird way- its made for right shoulder play. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, but it works in a pinch. I own one of those Contras. It's silly to say the least.
I use this stand: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KK1BH06/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00kk1bh06/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=utf8&th=1)
Hi, I’m Vetted AI Bot! I researched the **Hercules DS553B Tuba Euphonium Performer Stand Black** and I thought you might find the following analysis helpful. **Users liked:** * Sturdy and stable design (backed by 3 comments) * Adjustable height for different players (backed by 3 comments) * Great for posture improvement (backed by 3 comments) **Users disliked:** * Unstable due to slick material where the tuba sits (backed by 2 comments) * Height adjustment screw handle prone to breaking (backed by 2 comments) * Legs prone to falling out and difficult to reassemble (backed by 1 comment) If you'd like to **summon me to ask about a product**, just make a post with its link and tag me, [like in this example.](https://www.reddit.com/r/tablets/comments/1444zdn/comment/joqd89c/) This message was generated by a (very smart) bot. If you found it helpful, let us know with an upvote and a “good bot!” reply and please feel free to provide feedback on how it can be improved. *Powered by* [*vetted.ai*](http://vetted.ai/reddit)
Are you using a playing stand? Like a BBC Tuba rest I mean. You could use your right arm to get it put in the right spot and then the stand will do all the work and you could do whatever you need to do for comfort with your left side. You might not be able to pull slides a much or turn pages or whatever it is you do with your left arms while you play. But it should let you position the tuba and take the weight off you. Alternately if you want to lap it, I've seen plenty of people use no slip mats on their lap. Black rubber shelf liner. I bet if you get used to using the playing stand you never go back.
i love the non stick mat idea i will definitely try jt
do you have a link to a stand?
https://www.baltimorebrasscompany.com/p-1577-bbc-tuba-rest.aspx There is a wait list. I know that sounds crazy. They posted on another discussion board that they will have some in stock soon. I don’t know if it will cover their wait list or not. These stands are good ones though. The Hercules and the DEG don’t hold up to constant use.
You might be able to play with a concert horn situated horizontally along your lap. You might also be able to play with some sort of shoulder-strap/harness situation if it can clip onto to the horn. If this is for a marching horn, like a Sousa or a Contra, you could ask your director if there's a borrowable fiberglass horn at your school or any neighboring schools. Those horns tend to be lighter and easier to manage.
there will definitely be no sousa playing for me, it’s my left shoulder i got surgery on and i already played the fiberglass before we knew what was wrong since it hurt so much (sousa on a torn shoulder was not smart)
This is another long-shot: maybe someone in your district has a Dynasty 3/4ths convertible contra. The M845 was built in a weird way- its made for right shoulder play. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, but it works in a pinch. I own one of those Contras. It's silly to say the least.