I have come to greatly appreciate the euphonium. One of the only people I know in adulthood who plays the euphonium happens to be a close friend whom I greatly respect, so naturally, I gravitate toward the instrument because I associate it with being a productive, helpful, kind human being. I also really like Yamaha. …
When I first visited the Smithsonian, I was really bored with the Museum of Natural History. I didn’t know that the Smithsonian had much more than dinosaurs. So imagine how happy I was when I came across Louis Armstrong’s Selmer trumpet and an 18th-century Stradivari violin! I didn’t care much for dinosaurs, but I loved …
I had never heard of Blessing trumpet models until a student wandered in with one a few years back. I was intrigued because it sounded good and was a durable instrument, but I hadn’t really seen them in schools or in lessons. I asked around (old directors and such), and I wasn’t the only one. …
Me, The Writer: Hey, so I’m trying to start this Euphonium article with a really terrible pun Nameless/faceless character whom I manifested specifically for this introduction: Uh, what? Where am I? Who is this? Why is it so dark? Me: Oh my god… Character 1: God, is that you? Me, exterminating the character and manifesting …
If you are exploring the brass family and are unsure where to start, but you know you want something big, it’s time to look at the euphonium vs. tuba compared. The tuba is a large brass instrument that can be played in a marching band, standing, or sitting. However, because I’m so small, the tuba …
If you are looking for a new trumpet, Jupiter has many great trumpet models for intermediate and professional players. You won’t find cheap beginner models with equally cheap accessories as you get with Cecilio or Mendini. Instead, you will get higher-quality models with a reliable tone, excellent craftsmanship, and durability. Once you invest in a …
Euphoniums and baritone horns are popular in marching and brass bands but not often used in other genres. Although they are different instruments with different intended purposes, many composers and band leaders treat baritone horns and euphoniums as interchangeable. Given that they look very similar and have the same range (on paper, at least), it …
I was first exposed to Besson brass instruments when I got the opportunity to travel to Europe in high school. Obviously, this was a music trip, so I learned a lot about different brand names and manufacturers I had never heard of. I’ll admit, there was a member of the international group of students who …
Do you want to learn the clarinet for the first time or expand your playing ability? You should go through the best Leblanc clarinet models guide to learn what the brand has to offer. I first played the clarinet in 2013 on a cheap, used model, but it wasn’t from Leblanc. Had I known, I …
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If you’re asked to think of famous people, what’s the first type of celebrity that comes to mind? Chances are that it’s maybe actors, athletes, or singers, but how about trombonists? Everyone’s familiar with the cartoonish nature of the trombone (think wa-wa-wahs when someone trips over in an old-time-y comedy), but how much do you …
