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Today,
10:29 AM
bopeuph
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
Gear / Shopping
While this discussion is going on, isn't this in the wrong forum? I guess we're talking gear but this seems more technique oriented.
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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Today,
10:12 AM
bopeuph
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
Very cool. I do have large hands, so it probably would be uncomfortable for me. There's currently a French C tuba/bass saxhorn/euphonium...
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45 replies | 4484 view(s)
Today,
10:01 AM
franz
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
This is a Wessex French C tuba. https://www.wessex-tubas.com/products/french-c-tuba-tc236
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45 replies | 4484 view(s)
Today,
09:58 AM
franz
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
Contrary to what it may seem, it can also be played easily standing up. The ergonomics are very good, the instrument is held close to the body with...
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45 replies | 4484 view(s)
Today,
09:54 AM
hyperbolica
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
Gear / Shopping
If I go in knowing I'm covering tuba parts, I'd probably bring a bigger mouthpiece, maybe the Yamaha 60lL, and be conscious of the sound quality and...
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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Today,
08:58 AM
bopeuph
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
Love the gold slides. It's a French C tuba! I've always been curious on the ergonomics of this instrument. Is it easy to hold while...
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45 replies | 4484 view(s)
Today,
08:51 AM
ghmerrill
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
Gear / Shopping
Several times I have covered the tuba parts in Tuba Christmas with my euph. My DE mouthpiece is virtually identical to yours -- with the exception...
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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Today,
07:52 AM
hyperbolica
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
Gear / Shopping
Yes, thank you, that's all helpful, and I'll work on things like that to be sure. Some I've been doing already. I have an assortment of big...
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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Today,
07:06 AM
anadmai
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
Euph Brands
What is it?
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45 replies | 4484 view(s)
Today,
03:51 AM
franz
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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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45 replies | 4484 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 | 59 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:02 PM
aroberts781
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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 | 59 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
in
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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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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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:03 PM
davewerden
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
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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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:59 PM
58mark
replied to a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
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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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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8 replies | 111 view(s)
Yesterday,
02:27 PM
hyperbolica
started a thread
Question about low euphonium playing
in
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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8 replies | 111 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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45 replies | 4484 view(s)
Yesterday,
09:48 AM
ghmerrill
replied to a thread
Modified instruments
in
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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45 replies | 4484 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
in
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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45 replies | 4484 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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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 | 1444 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 | 1030 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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