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Putting Your Euphonium or Baritone Together
Take the instrument out carefully
Hold it securely by the main tubing or body, not by the valves or slides.Add the mouthpiece
Gently place the mouthpiece into the leadpipe and give it a small, gentle twist so it sits securely.
Do not tap, hit, or force the mouthpiece into place.Check your valves
Press each valve gently to make sure it moves freely.If a valve feels stuck, slow, or unusual, don’t force it and ask Ms. McDonald for help.
⭐ Baritone/Euphonium rule: Never tap or hit the mouthpiece into place. It can become stuck and may require specialized equipment to remove safely.
Making Your First Sound
Start without the instrument.
Bring your lips together naturally and keep the corners of your mouth gently firm. Take a relaxed, full breath and blow a steady stream of air through the centre of your lips to make them buzz. Once you can make a comfortable buzz, try the same thing on the mouthpiece.
Then place the mouthpiece gently into the instrument and try again.
💡 If you don’t get a sound right away: Keep the air moving and let your lips vibrate. Don’t press the mouthpiece harder against your face.
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After You Play
Empty the water keys to remove moisture from inside the instrument
Gently wipe fingerprints and moisture from the outside with a soft cloth.
Remove the mouthpiece and place it safely in its proper spot in the case.
Make sure the instrument is resting securely in its place.
Close the case completely before you pick it up!
Stop & Ask Ms. McDonald
Please ask for help if:
A valve is stuck, slow, or not moving normally.
The mouthpiece is stuck.
The instrument has been dropped or dented.
Something feels loose or rattles.
The instrument suddenly becomes much harder to play.
Air doesn’t seem to move through the instrument normally.
Please don’t use force, tools, glue, or tape to try to fix your trumpet yourself.
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