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  1. Recording with the Tascam iM2 stereo mic and iPhone

    Hi, all,

    Late last fall I picked up the $79 Tascam iM2 stereo microphone for my iPhone. I've been getting good results using it.

    The two apps I've been using are Tascam's PCM Recorder (for...
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    To repair or not to repair?

    Hi, Elad,

    For repair estimates, check with Baltimore Brass in Catonsville, http://www.baltimorebrass.net/. They also deal in used instruments. I also like L&L Wind Shop in Gaithersburg,...
  3. Sheet music for Loomis arrangement of Bach/Gounod Ave Maria?

    I've been playing the Eb arrangement in the Sacred Solos compilation from Rubank. Bonus is that the next piece, Gounod's "O, Divine Redeemer," lends itself to the double-bell euphonium.

    Stuart...
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    Psychological Aspect of Practicing

    With a half-hour solo concert tomorrow, I'm finding it very useful (and comforting) to listen (and sometimes read along with the score) to recordings of my recent practices. It lets me mentally work...
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    Church solo litereature - 2

    I bought a vocal score and used Finale to transpose the tenor vocal of Every Valley to bass clef in the original key of E. Didn't take that long. Woodshedded it for six weeks. The key of E is a bear...
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    Venting euphonium valves

    Gave the valves a thorough cleaning before practicing. Cleaned the pistons and casings with a citrus cleanser, paying close attention to the guide slots in the casing. Seemed to do the trick, and...
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    Venting euphonium valves

    I just got a little-used Yamaha YEP 321. It's pretty much pristine. When you push a slide in and press the valve, there's a very satisfying POP as the pressure equalizes.

    Unfortunately, on the 1st...
  8. Boston Musical Instrument Manufactury/Company was Euphonium Tenor Tuba Value? Mid 1890's

    No bids, but do you remember the starting price? A no-minimum, no-reserve auction is one thing, but seems as though quite a few sellers set a starting bid that's not even worth a second look. For 75...
  9. Thread: Arm fatigue

    by sgkern
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    Arm fatigue

    Many thanks!

    I'm a long-distance runner, so upper body strength hasn't been in my repertoire. This is useful info.

    Stuart



    vbmodified
  10. Thread: Arm fatigue

    by sgkern
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    Arm fatigue

    The only euphonium I know is my Holton double bell. I usually practice and solo standing up, and I don't get overly tired. I may have a line on a Yamaha YEP-321, so I borrowed a friend's 321 to play...
  11. Performance - Lily of the Valley, double-bell euphonium

    At our church's Maundy Thursday service, I played a cello composition titled Lily of the Valley, by Paul Fleury, on my double-bell euphonium. Here it is on YouTube:...
  12. Seeking short, witty and charming piece to show off my double-bell euphonium

    Let's say, hypothetically, I was giving a half-hour concert on my double-bell euphonium on April 13 at 12 noon. Ok, that's not so hypothetical. Anyway, most of my pieces use only the big bell; I...
  13. Dave's recording of Schubert's Serenade - how was it recorded?

    Hi, Dave,

    I like your recording of Schubert's Serenade recently uploaded to Youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nO5h9UO_YU. You mention it was recorded during a church service - do you have...
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    Tips for the young euphonium player?

    As far as church goes, look around for those with an active music ministry - quite often they'll list upcoming concerts in a local paper and on their website.

    I only have experience with the music...
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    When to memorize solos?

    Could you wax eloquent on when and why you memorize a piece, versus getting really, really good at it but sticking to the score? And does that change with the number of pieces you'll be performing...
  16. Playing tuba and euphonium - embouchure/mouthpiece issues?

    I'm a committed euphonium player. I thought it be fun to goof around on a tuba from time to time. Will I run into embouchure problems (some other threads seem to say so)? How do those of you who play...
  17. Thrift shop find - Holton double-bell euphonium

    That sounds like fun! Thanks for the info.Although I'm not sure I should go around causing a stir just yet . . .Stuartvbmodified
  18. Thrift shop find - Holton double-bell euphonium

    Hi, all,

    This is my first post here. After some hemming and hawing, I picked up a rather sad-looking double bell euphonium at a thrift shop. Lots of dents, lead tube to the smaller bell almost...
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