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Euphoniums
A euphonium is the second largest instrument in the brass family. It is described as having a ‘sweet and dark’ sound. This instrument has a baritone voice and is played with valves, but should not be confused with a baritone horn.
The euphonium and the baritone differ in size. The baritone is a cylindrical bore instrument, which gives a brighter sound, whereas the euphonium has a conical bore, giving a mellower sound. However the technique and range of these instruments are identical, making it easy for musicians to switch between the two.
The shape of this instrument is similar to a tuba, only smaller. It can be played sitting down with the bell facing up.
Euphoniums are pitched in B♭ and are used in a number of musical genres including school bands, marching bands, concert bands and orchestras. A euphonium can play in the bass clef and the treble clef in concert pieces.
The euphonium is typically a band instrument and is often used for a solo. In some orchestral music the euphonium plays the part of tenor tuba, as orchestral pieces are not usually written for euphoniums.
Models of Euphonium
Compensating
- Common for professionals
- 3 upright valves and 1 side valve
- Designed with extra tubing
Double Bell
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- Larger bell creates a mellower tone
- Second smaller bell creates a brighter tone
- The smaller bell can give a clearer sound in the higher range
- Can be used for echoes and special effects
- The smaller bell can be used instead of a trombone
Marching
- Used in marching bands and schools
- Requires strength when carrying
- Rich, deep and dark sound
Five Valve
- Very rare and very valuable
- Made by Besson and Highmans
- 3 valves on top on 2 on the side
There are many accessories you can buy for your euphonium, including:
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- Hard cases
- Soft cases
- Mutes
- Stands
- Straps
- Valve oil
- Mouthpieces
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...What Frank said.......There's not much to choose between them musically,...both were used as military instruments so build is strong and musical cpability is average...'good enough for government work' as the British Army says!
The 'Imp' was a big military contract during the early-mid 1970's and most seen are from this date.......These were in fact made by the Besson factory before it's closure by B&H in 1974/5 These were sold off around the time of the millenium, notably from the Royal Marines Band Service. The 'Imp' was the basic instrument used in layout and parts to design the first model small bore 'Sovereign', and the similarity is clear when both are side by side.
The 'New Standard' was also made for a long time and, as Frank points out, can be in HP. Note also that it is found with separate mpc shank in the old time style and this determines an old-fashioned sound to a large degree. Bye and large it's better to go for a fixed leadpipe model,...mpc fit is the same and is the early, smaller taper as found on the old 'peashooter' cornets dating back to Victorian times. To get optimum fit use a Denis Wick made before 1980 of reduce the taper of later mpcs so that they fit properly and mpc and leadpipe tapers are continuous.
Lastly, don't pay too much for these as they are of very limited use to modern bands being more or less 'relics' now.....even if well made.