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On my Festivo, I've found that the 2nd valve is quite flat. I always have to play high A with 1-3. High G is problematic, 1-2 already is quite flat,...

That is a great idea. I think we do already have "The Music Man" in our library.

No one seems concerned with the start of a Euph, only the finish...:) DG

Ok, this is a lot to digest at once, and this being December, it isn't the season for messing around on a non-gigging double, but I reread Dave's...

Thanks, Rick. That's helpful.

Hi Roger, I have the Denis Wick mute case (linked here) and it works fine. As far as the practice mute I have the 'Best Brass' model and no case....

I think the more important question is whether the cup of your mouthpiece is gold or silver plated. The air slides much easier over the gold! ;-)

I have pondered this concept for a while myself having heard similar claims regarding the material and finish of instruments. I am an engineer by...

Yes. Metal/alloy and thickness both matter. When I was working with Sterling Instruments we experimented with different bells. I liked the heavier...

So does material make a difference?

Thanks To both of you. Doug is sending me the shorter shank.

Well, I am probably not big help since I don't have loads of experience playing the Euph. I basically have three mouthpieces, the AC66 being my...

I agree with mbrooke on the short DE shanks. I know Doug likes those extra long shanks but on every single instrument I have gone through the whole...

Ah, I read the post on my phone - I often miss things on that little critter!

As I mentioned, these were moments of pure snark. ;-) Our quintet did a lot of parties where we were musicians and comedians. Wish I had recorded...

Thanks Mike! There’s so much to consider! The combination on the way is Doug’s recommendation based on my requirements but I’m flexible. We chose the...

With regard to the DE, I would recommend also trying the I cup. The Ultra X is closer in depth to the I cup. Also, try with his “s” shanks. The...

Ok, then how about Till There Was You from the Music Man? The crowd should know it, and the band might have a Music Man arrangement with this song in...

These are very good suggestions and great songs for solos. I am familiar with "Softly As I Leave You". Serenade from the Student Prince is a very...

I like the other suggestions above, but I think you might want to check the lyrics of this song before using it. ...

Serenade from the Student Prince is a sure winner and fits all your criteria--there are several band versions available; I played it with the Indiana...

Thanks for the replies. Dave, that's a great video.

Update: I have two mouthpieces on order for evaluation. Doug Elliott has recommended his 102 rim and H cup with euro shank. Also, I was able to meet...

I’m sure there are very subtle differences in finishes but I’d bet that production differences between identically specified horns make that...

I've always liked, "Be My Love" by Brodzsky ever since I heard Riki McDonnell play that on "Euphonium Songbook". Morgan Griffiths also recorded. ...

Thanks to Mr. Werden for his attention and the time he has dedicated to my initiative.

most english-style baritones have 9" or larger bells, but that's irrelevant. Bach 6.5AL would be my first thought for such an instrument, or a Wick...

Arthur Pryor - Thoughts of Love