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    The document provides instructions for proper euphonium playing posture and technique. It recommends sitting tall with head up and bringing the instrument to your body instead of lowering your head. The left arm supports the instrument's weight while the right hand remains by the valves. It describes forming an embouchure by saying "YEP," "MM," and buzzing lips. Starting a note involves setting the embouchure, breathing from the mouth to the stomach, and tonguing like saying "TOH." Low notes require relaxed air while high notes need fast, focused air.

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    The document provides instructions for proper euphonium playing posture and technique. It recommends sitting tall with head up and bringing the instrument to your body instead of lowering your head. The left arm supports the instrument's weight while the right hand remains by the valves. It describes forming an embouchure by saying "YEP," "MM," and buzzing lips. Starting a note involves setting the embouchure, breathing from the mouth to the stomach, and tonguing like saying "TOH." Low notes require relaxed air while high notes need fast, focused air.

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    The document provides instructions for proper euphonium playing posture and technique. It recommends sitting tall with head up and bringing the instrument to your body instead of lowering your head. The left arm supports the instrument's weight while the right hand remains by the valves. It describes forming an embouchure by saying "YEP," "MM," and buzzing lips. Starting a note involves setting the embouchure, breathing from the mouth to the stomach, and tonguing like saying "TOH." Low notes require relaxed air while high notes need fast, focused air.

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    The Basics for Euphonium

    Dr. George Palton

    Posture and Holding Position

    Sit your very tallest, as if you were standing from the waist up. Have
    your head straight and tall.
    Everyone is different! Bring the instrument to you do not come to the
    instrument. The mouthpiece should come to you without moving your
    neck or head. Some students may have the horn resting on their leg,
    others will need to hold the instrument up. Do not lower your head or
    neck to play the instrument!
    Your left arm bears the weight of the instrument. Wrap it around the
    instrument and place your hand on the side bow. Use your left arm to
    bring the instrument to you.
    Your right hand should remain near the valves at all times. All three
    fingers on all the valves at all times!

    Setting Your Embouchure: YEP-MM-BUZZ!

    Keep your corners back and firm as if you were saying YEP. Avoid
    a smile or frown.
    Bring your lips together as if you were saying MM. Avoid puckering
    or swallowing your lips.
    Have your lips buzz by blowing air through them.

    Starting a Note: SET-BREATHE-TONGUE

    Set your embouchure.


    Breathe in from the corners of your mouth, not your nose. Make
    the air go to the bottom of your stomach.
    Start the buzzing by tonguing as if you were saying TOH. Avoid
    spitting the lips out to start a note.

    LOW NOTES= RELAXED WINDOW FOGGING AIR!


    HIGH NOTES= FAST, FOCUSED, LAZER BEAM AIR!

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