Originally Posted by
bbocaner
Isn't it? Yes, you have a really good point - I would just say that baritone has to be more of all that than euphonium. Compared to baritone, euphonium is very forgiving. Baritone takes a lot of care to sound good.
Agreed. I have to pay much more attention to my airflow, air support, breathing, aperture, embouchure etc when playing baritone compared to when playing euph. When one of those things is not done well you hear it immediately on a baritone. Too much air? You'll overblow the instrument. Embouchure too tight? Sound is noticably worse. Even slurs can sound atrocious on a baritone when I don't pay attention.
On the other hand, after playing baritone for a couple of days, playing euph goes so much smoother because I'm more conscious of all of those things.
Euphoniums
2008 Willson 2960TA Celebration
1979 Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign (Round Stamp)
Mouthpiece: Denis Wick SM4
Baritone
1975 Besson New Standard
Mouthpiece: Courtois 10