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    Vintage Couesnon

    Whatever you want to call it, I like the way that they play. Mid way between the modern Baritone and the Modern Euphonium.

    The best thing to do is compare in a trade catalogue for Couesnon from...
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    Yamaha Serial Numbers

    It is a different list for each instrument. It is possible to have a whole quartet playing yamahas with the same serial number.vbmodified
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    TuTranslations for the word "Euphonium"

    Spirithammer is right. As always.

    But for some clarification you may want to sit down and look at the descriptions for horns for sale on ebay spain (http://www.ebay.es)
    and the Mexican Mercado...
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    Trying to Understand Backbore Types

    To make it a simple start, the 3 major sizes are Tenor (small), Euro (medium), Bass (large). This is the size of the shank only. So, a Bach 6 1/2 AL is available in all 3. The difference is in the...
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    The Czech Tradition

    I too will chime in with no information. But just a comment.

    My Czech made Baritone made in the early 1920s is one of my favorite little horns. Its very solid and plays quite nice (for a small...
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    an opinion on tone

    Its the small differences that sell the horn to a particular person. I for one respect the performers who can change their tone and can play on most any horn.

    I have even more respect for the...
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    an opinion on tone

    As I said on on another post, any top of the line euphonium being played by a good euphonium player will sound like that player to most everybody.vbmodified
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    Length of the third valve slide

    Normaly, this fingering is associated with the "saxhorn" instruments. But the only ones I have actualy played were made by Courtois (and the one I played was a 5 valver).
    I believe the third valve...
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    Senior Year Euphonium Project

    You have some very good "opinions" of others listed. These may help narrow down something for you, but I don't see any facts.

    I propose that one option is that any name brand euphonium with any...
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    Brass Band Questions

    Great John,
    You have a good handle on things. If you want, you can place the "american Baritone" in between the Euphonium and the Bb Tenor Horn. This would be the equivalent of the bell front Conn...
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    Need Help with Music Project

    Good luck!!

    I think 2/3 of this site is devoted to trying to figure out what mouthpiece to use with what horn to get a Dark/light tone.

    If you group the horns into something like

    German Bb...
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    Double tonguing

    Air must move to get the toungue to do its double work.
    I have always used the old taco bell saying to start.

    Ta Ka Ta ka Ta Ka taco bell!!

    Then I just played through the studies in Arbans.
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    Cheap but decent used horns

    I remember that some Tuba players at MSU had their rotary valves vented to eliminate the poping of the valves. They had a hole drilled in the valve case (by a professional) that vented the valve when...
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    Cheap but decent used horns

    Keep your eyes open. And let your friends know what you want.

    3 valve bell front horns can be found for under $50 in working order.

    4 valve Conn, King, Holton or Martin would be great and can...
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    shank size

    for the 621 you will need to deal with a good tech. A year ago they were a little over $100.

    You may also want to check out what Custom Music and create for you.

    What I want is the Yamaha 5th...
  16. Thread: shank size

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    shank size

    Shank adapters are an extra piece of tube that allows a smaller shank mouthpiece to fit into a larger receiver.

    You can not fit a large shank in a small hole. You may see them advertized as Euro...
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    Wow! I am playing a BB1!

    When I have worked a long day (walking rivers and streams, or sitting at a computer) I tend to grab a valve front horn and play for a while (not practice). Sometimes out back in a lawnchair,...
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    You still may want to give the 6 1/2 a try when you have a week to devote to just using the 6 1/2AL. It really takes a few days to get used to a new mouthpiece. Even longer if the new mouthpiece is...
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    besson compensating baritone

    My Brother-in-Law plays on that same horn. wonderful full sound.
    I made him study Arban (BC), Rochut(BC), sight reading from an old Hymnal(TC) and scales going down to pedal notes. Play the low...
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    The 6 1/2 AL has a great backbore and may give you the flexibility you are looking for.

    I would suggest also looking for a saxhorn style "euphonium" like the old JW Yorks or the King's or even...
  21. Middle Shank mouthpiece for a chinese euphonium

    You may be better off to buy a new receiver and have a technician put it on your horn. Then you could use your other mouthpieces.

    Here I think a new Allied large receiver is $12.00 plus the labor...
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    "Often" Played low notes

    Although I am still not convinced to give up my non-comp horns, I think you all have convinced me that younger players realy need to be on a 4 valve instrument. I think I would suggest 4 valvers for...
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    "Often" Played low notes

    In discussing the Pros of a Comp horn and the "necessity" of 4 valves, we always bring up the addition of easier low notes and better tuning.

    My question is how frequent do community bands...
  24. Thread: DW4AL to SM?

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    DW4AL to SM?

    You need enough so kids can try your double-bell and each of them can use a new mouthpiece!

    But there are only 8 kinds in my kids Elementary School, and 2 are mine?

    I'll have to think what the...
  25. Thread: York or Besson

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    York or Besson

    I dont know what the deal is currently, but the WWBW used to be able to send you a couple horns. Charge the most expensive horn to your (parents) credit card and give you a 10 day or so trial period...
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