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Whataphonium?!: A guide to Euphoniums/Baritone Horns
- by erinichristine
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- July 15, 2009
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So many times when I talk about my instrument, I get the common response of "what???" Baritone horns and Euphoniums are not uncommon, they were developed in 1840 and can be found in many orchestra, concert ensembles, and marching bands around the world. You can also spot them in modern rock bands and even site them in movies (Harry Potter 4, anyone?) ... So, to end some confusion... Here's a basic beginners guide to the best instrument ever. (Okay, some bias, but it is an awesome horn!)
The general idea
This is a valved brass instrument, tenor in voice and member of the low brass family that is pitched in B♭(b flat).
The come in upright bells, bell-front, and double bell varieties. Along with either three or four valves — either piston or rotary (though piston is the most common — shown above).
Bell-Front Baritone
though really, you’d want to measure the piping to be sure it isn’t in fact a euphonium
the Double Bell
These are really unique and not all that easy to come by…
Baritone?? .. Euphonium?? ... or ????
David Werden, a profession musician goes through the difficult challenge or distinguishing a baritone horn from a euphonium.
Wait, so it's a tiny tuba??
First: No.
They are similar and come from the same history of instruments… but no, they are not the same. A baritone/euphonium is not a baby tuba.
(Shown above: 4 Euphoniums on the left, 4 tubas on the right)
So... Baritone or Euphonium??
This debate is still continuing. A lot of people have their opinions on this. I personally agree with the notion that it’s based on shape. Not overall appearance but conical versus cylindrical piping. If the piping stays at nearly the same width throughout the measure of the horn, until the bell, then it’s a baritone. If it gradually increases in size, it’s considered conical and thus a euphonium.
There’s various other arguments with this as well. Whether the horn is British or from the US… However, I do want to state that all upright horns are not euphoniums and all bell-front horns are not baritones. I happen to have a 3 valved, bell-front euphonium myself. (shown as the guide icon)
4-Valve Upright Euphonium
The fourth valve can also be located on the bottom left on the horn. Known as a “trigger” valve.
Marching Horn
This marching baritone resembles a fluglehorn. — or as some people like to describe it, a fat trumpet…
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