Horns Up

• Horns should be slightly above parallel to the ground.

• Eyes forward

• Arms relaxed, but controlled; elbows at a 45-degree angle

• Horn not tilted or drooping

Horns Down / Set

• Horn held in front of you

• Bell should be facing straight toward the ground

• Arms relaxed but controlled

• Body posture stays tall

• Eyes forward

Horns Up

• Lift using core and shoulders

• Keep the instrument balanced around your body

• Bell should face forward

• Head and body stay level (if you tip, so does your Sousaphone)

Horns Down / Set

• Keep the bell stable (no swinging side-to-side)

• Maintain good posture

• Match angle and height across the section

• Eyes forward

Horns Up

• Comes up parallel to the ground

• Elbows relaxed; not flying up

• Head stays level (players tend to tilt)

Horns Down / Set

• Instrument is completely vertical in front of you

• Keep wrists relaxed

• Elbows out

Horns Up

• Instrument angled slightly forward (not vertical straight up/down)

• Bell not tucked into body

• Wrists relaxed; fingers curved

Horns Down / Set

• Instrument is completely vertical in front of you

• Keep wrists relaxed

• Elbows out

Horns Up

• Instrument completely vertical

• Bell not tucked into body

• Wrists relaxed; fingers curved

• Bring the instrument to you

Horns Down / Set

• Guide the instrument straight down; don't arc outward

• Let the peg return to the ground gently (no drop)

• Keep posture tall; don't concave

Horns Up

• Lift with control, don't swing the instrument

• Neck strap supports weight (no yanking upward)

• Bring the instrument to you

• Instrument stays completely vertical

Horns Down / Set

• Instrument is completely vertical in front of you

• Keep upper body stable

• Elbows out