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    I was wondering about the verdict of the original...

    I was wondering about the verdict of the original question, too. The heavy bottom cap for the 4th valve seems to be a valid add-on for a Sovereign 967. I have a late '90s vintage that I would like...
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    Besson 955

    Pat,

    I play a Besson BE955 in a Brass Band. It is a great 3 valve auto-compensating Baritone (not Euphonium). It is a small bore cylindrical horn with a 9.5 inch bell. Typically it is used to...
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    dotted eighth - sixteenth note

    As long as we are on the subject of mnemonics....

    When I see groups of 8th (or 16th) note triplets, I found that the phrase "intergalactica" helps me get the correct timing.

    vbmodified
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    Back strain when playing euph?

    This ergobrass for euphonium looks pretty good on paper. Has anyone tried this device?

    Tom

    vbmodified
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    A question about mouthpiece adapters

    I play in a Brass Band and use a Besson 955 Baritone which also uses a small shank mp. I use the Denis Wick Steve Mead SM5B Ultra and I love it. The extra weight gives me a bigger sound and the...
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    Playing-related (physical) headaches?

    Pat,

    No, the Mountie is a woman and is a full-fledged RCMP in the colour guard used during the 2010 Olympics. You can see her at Hockey games and other official events. This shot was taken at...
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    Playing-related (physical) headaches?

    Pat.

    It is very interesting that you report this problem, as I am experiencing a very similiar problem. I, too, am in my mid-sixties and have played on and off for 50 years. In the last year, I...
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    Baritone Help Needed

    Hi. I play a Besson 955, too, and have the same water problem. First I empty the water keys, then the 2nd valve tube and finally remove the mouthpiece, waggle the valves and rotate the horn away...
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    Buying Euphonium Mutes

    Has anyone tried the Humes & Berg for Baritone? I have a Besson 955

    Tom

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    Trapped water in Besson 955 Baritone

    I have a problem with water being trapped even after I empty all water keys and slides. I find that I have to rotate the horn 270 degrees to get the trapped water to come out the mouth pipe. First...
  11. Vintage 1921 Besson Euphonium Identification (on ebay)

    Carroll, I recently purchased a used Besson 955 Baritone (3-valve auto-compensating) which is about 23 years old. I find that it plays very sharp. Is it possible that this might be a "High Pitch"...
  12. Thread: Silent Brass

    by TenBassT
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    Silent Brass

    I use the Silent Mute and found that I MUST use the electronics, otherwise I have the tendancy to try get the sound I want by overblowing. So, my advice is to always use the electronics and get a...
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    Working on Tuba as a Euph player

    Pat, I too am a long time TC reader and have always felt handicapped in not being fluent in BC. However, I have played String Bass for many years, so reading BC is no problem. My challenge is to...
  14. Thread: Leatherheads

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    Leatherheads

    Also, in the very, very start of the film, even before the titles, there is a quick shot of the college band in the end zone of the football field and there is a nice shot of a euphonium being...
  15. Thread: Baritones

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    Baritones

    Hi.

    I play an old Besson Euph (4 valve compensating) and have the opportunity to play with a traditional Brass Band. The Euph seats are all taken, however there is an opening in the Baritone...
  16. Thread: Euro Shank

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    Euro Shank

    I play an old 4 valve compensating Besson Bell-forward from the 1950's (see icon) which has the euro-shank. My mpc is a Wick 4AM. I play in several community bands with other Besson big bore...
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    Need help transposing!

    I have the same background, i.e., Coronet to E flat Horn to Baritone. However, I picked up the String Bass in High School and learned the the Bass Cleff notes at that time. Now I play Euphonium in...
  18. Besson Euphonium-Help needed identifying year

    I live in Vancouver and have a Besson bell-forward 4-valve compensating Euphonium serial number 145115. The Brevete engraving is on the second valve.

    I am also trying to determine the age and...
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