Price wise there’s not too much in it, making it worth checking all the options out.
I have noticed that they have simplified the options somewhat so it’s one version each of the heritage,...
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Price wise there’s not too much in it, making it worth checking all the options out.
I have noticed that they have simplified the options somewhat so it’s one version each of the heritage,...
This is a story of persistence actually paying off after a trip to rock bottom. After seeing a few people on here saying similar things to myself I hope this might serve as a source of encouragement...
If you have a dystonia, you might hit a wall for progression no matter instrument, when the dystonia reads its head.
Unless of course the underlying reason for the dystonia, mine seems to be...
Lots of other considerations on materials used, thickness/density/type even how that weight is distributed, are just some of the things that effect how euphoniums sound, how they all work together in...
Trigger is worth it.
Especially if the ensemble have them. Because it sounds so obvious when you’re the only one out of tune.
If no one has or uses their trigger, then the chances are you also...
The cup is deeper than an SM3, is very comfortable and being smaller helps support the high range. SM3 highest note is top D (C concert pitch) GW 5 highest note is top G (concert F).
I do prefer...
Completely understand where your head is at with it, I have lived in that mental state for a long while!
I realise once your mind is made up over something, then that has a significant power over...
I wouldn’t give up yet.
I developed focal dystonia 12 months ago, 6 months later could not play at all…. Tried everything, changing equipment, mouthpieces, how I sit etc.
Practiced everyday...
Copper pipes like to sing along when I practice… can you play it outside? See if the same happens to try and eliminate the environment you’re in.
you could also take all the springs out of the...
Don’t bother with the 5 valve euph, the wait alone never mind the lack of repertoire at a elite/championship that demands those notes, means at the level you are describing that you will probably...
Geneva GVL Cardinal valve weight 102g
I don’t think the sound changes, it’s how it feels and responds to you personally that counts… a bit like having lighter springs etc. everyone’s physiology is different and preferences vary. If it...
If your primary banding is within wind bands then I would presume that the Yamaha is actually better suited to that type of ensemble.
Either way though your not going to go wrong.
Of course the bigger brands have issues too…
Difference is:
Issues might be more like 1 in a thousand instead of 1 in 50
Repair guys have experience and access to parts and spares etc. to not...
Owned 2 Sinfonico euphoniums over the course of a few months…
First one the Valves and the actual tone pleasant and worked as expected…
However the copper lacquer plating wore off the first valve...
Is it something that Botox could help with?
The combination of Geneva and flatter mouthpiece has now gotten me away from double note production, that’s the combination of a better seal with...
Anadmai, interesting that a flatter mouthpiece is helping.
If you have had operations on your embouchure area it might be worth paying for a consultation with someone who has been through the same...
The new Black Dyke sound?
Like looking at a screen after the protective film has been peeled of, sure you could see everything displayed on it with the cover on just fine, but it’s just that tiny...
Yea, current price for Geneva is £8750 and the Prestige is £6500. Though prices vary wildly on the prestige depending on retailer… perhaps they have older stock?
Micah, if you get chance go see...
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Why not the much more bank account friendly Prestige? Because the playing characteristics were to similar to what the Sterling were, which meant my playing issues were not alleviated, if anything the...
It’s been a busy year trying to find the right euphonium…
Wessex Sinfonico was returned after a bell fault…
That was replaced with a Sterling virtuoso, great euph, but after a second bout of...
Having just bought a MB mouthpiece, I will offer my amateur opinion…
I had developed a buzz which weirdly got louder and more apparent with my new GVL Geneva and it was messing my embouchure up...
Follow up that might be helpful…. After some consultation tension was spotted on my cheek muscles that doesn’t seem to naturally leave.
It wasn’t causing pain which is why it was hard to spot…
I...
I am finding the same…. I have had covid twice in the last 18 months first time was gnarly and breathing issues lasted for months and the second I barely felt it but breathing when playing was harder...