On this page, euphonium players will find videos and other resources related to euphonium playing and instrument care. Please refer to this page often as Mr. Barnard updates this page regularly.
For tutorial videos designed specifically to our Measures of Success Book, CLICK HERE to view videos put together by our D97 Elementary Band Teachers.
A huge thank you goes out to Dr. Selfridge and Mr. Glynn for putting together these videos that are very helpful on how to get started playing the Euphonium. Students and families can follow both teachers on Youtube as well as gobando.com.
In this video, students will learn how to properly hold the euphonium and how to play with good posture.
Students should view this video with their families in order to properly take care of your euphonium.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn demonstrates how to blow and buzz your mouthpiece in order to get started on Euphonium.
Although he is using the trombone, the same concepts are used on euphonium.
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In this video, students will learn how to buzz on the mouthpiece in order to help play much easier on the euphonium. Students will also learn how to play higher and lower notes by speeding and slowing the air.
Although, he is talking about playing trombone, the same concepts are used on Euphonium.
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Although in this video Dr. Selfridge is oiling trumpet valves, the same concept is used to oiling valves on the Euphonium.
Students will need to be careful of the springs in the bottom of your valve casing since they typical fall out of your valve casing. Make sure to oil one valve at a time so that you do not confuse which valve goes into which valve casing.
Families please view this video with your student for proper instrument care.
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Though this video demonstrates trumpet cleaning, the same concepts apply to deep cleaning and sanitizing your euphonium. Be careful with the springs that are located in your valve casing and do not lose them.
MAKE SURE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO WITH AN ADULT AND DO NOT TRY THIS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to read and play the note F on the Euphonium, one of the first notes you will pay (open).
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Dr. Selfridge demonstrates a simple F note exercise, using whole notes and whole rests.
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to read and play the note Bb on the Euphonium, one of the first notes played on Euphonium.
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Dr. Selfridge demonstrates a simple Bb note exercise, using whole notes and whole rests.
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to read and play the note C on the Euphonium,
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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Dr. Selfridge demonstrates a simple C note exercise, using whole notes and whole rests.
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
CLICK HERE to view video on Youtube.
In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to read and play the note D on the Euphonium,
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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Dr. Selfridge demonstrates a simple D note exercise, using whole notes and whole rests.
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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In this video, students will learn how to combine all three of our first notes on euphonium, Bb, C, D and where they look like on the music staff.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to read and play the note D on the Euphonium,
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
CLICK HERE to view video on Youtube.
Dr. Selfridge demonstrates a simple Eb note exercise, using whole notes and whole rests.
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn demonstrates on how to tongue on a trombone/euphonium.
Though he is playing trombone, the same concept applies to the euphonium.
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Though Mr. Glynn is playing trombone, students can match their F & Bb's on Euphonium.
On Euphonium, you will play all open (no valves down).
Don't forget to use the Bandmate Chromatic Tuner APP to help you make sure you are playing the correct pitch.
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Even though, the trombone is discussed in this video, the same concepts also apply to the euphonium.
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In this video, students will learn how to play Hot Cross Buns on the Euphonium.
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In this video, students will learn how to play Eb, F, and G on the euphonium.
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In this video, students can learn how to play Shark Attack with euphonium player, Misa Mead and Dr. Selfridge.
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The video links below are not necessarily tutorials, but are fun songs to learn on your instrument. Some of them can be a challenge, so make sure you have your fingering chart available and use the pause button on your device to help you learn any new notes or fingerings. The main objective here is to find something you would like to learn and enjoy playing on your instrument.