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Today,
03:51 AM
franz
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
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Euph Brands
Which of these do you prefer? From left to right the original and the current.
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40 replies | 4305 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:28 PM
John Morgan
replied to a thread
How We Use our Fingers on the Valves
in
Performance & Practice - Tips & Advice
That is an excellent point. It is so tempting to play slow pieces with slow movements everywhere. But with the valves, that would not be good. ...
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3 replies | 41 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:02 PM
aroberts781
replied to a thread
How We Use our Fingers on the Valves
in
Performance & Practice - Tips & Advice
Very interesting post John, good luck with your experimenting! I'll caveat my response by saying I was never great at fast playing, and right now...
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3 replies | 41 view(s)
Yesterday,
07:53 PM
davewerden
replied to a thread
How We Use our Fingers on the Valves
in
Performance & Practice - Tips & Advice
FWIW, I use both at times. Mostly I try to keep the fingertips near the buttons (although my 3rd finger has learned to wander when not needed). But...
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Yesterday,
07:16 PM
John Morgan
started a thread
How We Use our Fingers on the Valves
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Performance & Practice - Tips & Advice
I don't see much about the actual manner in which we use our fingers on the valves of our horns. And what is interesting to me are two different...
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3 replies | 41 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:25 PM
davewerden
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
Gear / Shopping
Yep, that should be the first goal! I was able to do that while in college. Then for fun you could work on false tones below the pedal B Mark...
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4 replies | 84 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:03 PM
davewerden
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
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Gear / Shopping
John's whole post was good advice, but I want to expand this though a little. First, if you can't yet transpose down an octave at sight, practice...
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4 replies | 84 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:59 PM
58mark
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Question about low euphonium playing
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Gear / Shopping
Euphonium is by far the easiest instrument to play in the low range. I think most people can play almost an octave below the fundamental, which...
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4 replies | 84 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:01 PM
John Morgan
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
Gear / Shopping
For setup, I am assuming mouthpiece? Or are you thinking about moving your left hand around the Festivo to play the 4th valve with one of your left...
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4 replies | 84 view(s)
Yesterday,
02:27 PM
hyperbolica
started a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
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Gear / Shopping
There's a long sordid story behind this question, but I won't inflict it on you if you don't ask. Short version is that I want to play low notes on...
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4 replies | 84 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:05 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
Mr. Wilk JUST sent me this photo. So excited. They’re for my 981. I needed some happiness today.
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40 replies | 4305 view(s)
Yesterday,
09:48 AM
ghmerrill
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
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Euph Brands
Reviewing this thread, I'm struck by the fact that I've not made a single "aesthetic" modification to any of my instruments -- ever. I mean, I do...
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40 replies | 4305 view(s)
Yesterday,
09:20 AM
franz
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
Here are photos of the latest upgrades of the 2007 Besson prestige 2052: removal of the leadpipe to bell link, finger keys and Brakul 4th valve caps.
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Yesterday,
08:00 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
Mr. Doug... Did you make any modifications to Margaret? I know you replaced the springs, but did you do anything else?
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Yesterday,
07:49 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
You're with Five Lakes!! Your bandmaster is a really awesome guy. I've known him for ages and played in the NYSB with his dad. So happy to see...
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Yesterday,
07:46 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
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Euph Brands
The inlays are beautiful. I love the pink. I have the finger buttons to my 981 sent out to get new inlays put in. I'm getting pink with a touch...
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40 replies | 4305 view(s)
Yesterday,
07:42 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Besson serial numbers
in
Euph Brands
It's been fun to find others with Besson/B&H horns from the 80s and play "Guess the Year".
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2 replies | 705 view(s)
03-27-2024,
08:44 PM
bopeuph
replied to a thread
Info on this Holton euph?
in
Euph Brands
So, after tons of googling, the best I can come up with this model number is B-300. If anyone has better info, let me know! The B-101 Falcone...
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4 replies | 1437 view(s)
03-27-2024,
02:10 PM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Fs - tuba mouthpieces
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
The mouthpiece is in a box.. I just need to get my butt to the post office.
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4 replies | 982 view(s)
03-27-2024,
12:42 PM
frailingtuba
replied to a thread
Fs - tuba mouthpieces
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Thanks for making it easy!
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03-27-2024,
09:48 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Fs - tuba mouthpieces
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
aaaaaaaand payment has been received. Thank you kind sir.
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4 replies | 982 view(s)
03-27-2024,
07:07 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Fs - tuba mouthpieces
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
FYI the LASKEY is sold pending Payment.
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4 replies | 982 view(s)
03-26-2024,
06:56 PM
daruby
replied to a thread
Besson serial numbers
in
Euph Brands
Recent (German manufacture) serial numbers began with a two digit code that indicated year of manufacture. My VERY early 2051-2 was 06 so it was...
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2 replies | 705 view(s)
03-26-2024,
06:36 PM
Brass is Class
replied to a thread
Best euphonium
in
Euph Brands
Personally I like PIF things…Paid In Full. Horns, vehicles, tractors, home, etc. I’ve no desire to explore buying another euph, my Olds suits me...
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34 replies | 35430 view(s)
03-26-2024,
02:31 PM
anadmai
started a thread
Fs - tuba mouthpieces
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
For sale: 1. Denis Wick Heritage 3SL - 100.00 SOLD - 2. Laskey 32H - EU. it will come in a 28K case. I actually owned a 28K but when I...
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4 replies | 982 view(s)
03-26-2024,
02:11 PM
anadmai
replied to a thread
FS: K&M Baritone-Euphonium Stand Like New or New
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
The Hercules French Horn stand works really good..
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2 replies | 490 view(s)
03-26-2024,
01:01 PM
guidocorona
replied to a thread
New Giddings Hiram Diaz Signature piece
in
Euph Mouthpieces
Hi Bocaner, check your inbox... I sent you a PM. Best, Guido
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8 replies | 4007 view(s)
03-26-2024,
08:45 AM
bdawley81
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
I have a Gold Prestige (2021) and the only thing I've done is add Brakul products to my fourth valve finger button, valve cap and bottom. Best mod...
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40 replies | 4305 view(s)
03-26-2024,
06:53 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
FS: Various Mouthpieces
in
For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Oh I get it. I didn't think I'd have a problem either. I have 25 years of positive feedback on eBay. I even used my personal information but...
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20 replies | 4462 view(s)
03-26-2024,
12:45 AM
Snake Charmer
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
The Wessex French C is not very comfortable to hold and play! But the leadpipe angle is not the real problem, on my 1940 Courtois the angle is...
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40 replies | 4305 view(s)
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