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I just got this announcement today via a post card (yes, actual U.S. Mail):

Beginning this year, we have transitioned our annual educational recording to an all-digital album that is available for...

I just factored that in. Thanks.

When I get a chance I'll check to see if my valves are different for 1-2 and 2-3. That would be interesting.

YES! I'll fix it - thanks!

From the previous thread, I have taken the measurements and put them in spreadsheet format. I'll close the previous thread, so all updates can go below in this thread. The measurements vary in...

Nice interview with Miel Adams (who designed the Adams euphonium)
inBBflat: "BETWEEN TUBAS and EUPHONIUMS...MIEL ADAMS":
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Wow! Someone got a good deal!

Thanks, John! I hope it is OK if I take the first sentences, up to "1984", into the YouTube description to educate folks more thoroughly.

Had to be late 1950's or in the 1960's.

Can't say I've ever heard people testing with that, but it is know among Elvis fans as "Wooden Heart" from a German folk song called Muss i Denn. I used it as part of my Elvis suite - here is that...

Thanks, John! That helps clear it up. It is at the very least "dangerous" writing, IMHO, because of the diversity of range and color. The live version still sounds worse, but I think a cold...

For me, it's my 1st finger, but I can usually manage it fine.

I knew one person who glued a thin layer of cork to the top of each finger button. Might help!

Well, that's another case of "never assume" I guess. I'd love to see the score at that point and try to figure out why it grates on me so much! Thanks for clarifying!

This is with band, from Brasch's LP of the International Music Camp band. I HAD to upload this track first!! It is Harold's own arrangement as is impressive. At around 4:00 a piccolo joins in with...

True, and if that technique feels good to you, it works fine. However, you should not use that technique because your water keys get clogged. Once the water keys don't let water out, it is a sign the...

You don't state whether you get water from the main slide when you remove it and dump it, but I'll assume you do.

You need a flexible cleaning "snake" of some kind. Music stores generally have...

In addition to the suggestion above about making sure the opening is pointing down when you open the water key, pull the main slide out and see if you can dump water out. If there is more than a drop...

I'm currently doing some serious testing of the Alliance DC3 (David Childs signature model). It is much like a Wick 4AL, but has a better center and is just a bit darker. The rim is VERY comfortable,...

Which notes did you notice? In general, sometimes "alternate" is not alternate. On a high B concert, for example, the fingering-chart fingering would be 12, but 2 works better in most cases. Same for...

The American style instruments are easier to play in many ways, and the smaller bore is probably most of the reason.

Yes, there is hope for building your high range! You need to use air while you...

This is where a teacher might help more than the forum, but...

The answer varies with the individual. Some of us play off center, for example (including me) in the horizontal realm.

I think the...

I think Doug's math statement is totally solid. That's not to say that some people wouldn't choose to restore one anyway. If you love the Connstellation and have the expendable income, I imagine you...

If I did, I shouldn't have. I'm very aware that I don't know these model numbers (24 vs. 25 for starters) and I usually try to stay safe in vagueness!

I assume this is the horn Richard mentioned:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CG-Conn-Connstellation-4-Valve-Euphonium-Ser-H77814-Beautiful-Sound-Great-Player/264571108702

I really like the...

This is the classic Besson New Standard from about 1970. The condition looks really good; seller says the valves are in fine condition (see seller comments below). Starting bid is $1,750. If the...

That's an exciting opportunity for Wessex owners!

I'm assuming euphonium players (and others) can participate - I believe the word "tubas" above is simply used as part of the company name....