Modern Euphonium Research Paper
The Modern Euphonium
The Euphonium, a brass wind instrument created in 1843 by Sommers of Weiemer, is best known today for its existence in many orchestral and marching bands. It is a valved instrument pitched in C or B flat and when played well, can play 4 octaves. Today there are several aspects that give the euphonium its unique sound and throughout this paper many aspects including its composition, build, and types will be explored under close detail. Though todays modern euphonium is credited to Sommers of Weimer, the euphonium is rich in history and has many of qualities similar to instruments such as the ophicledide and the serpant. One main feature of the euphonium is the piston valves. Piston valves were patented by Heinrich Stozel
The Euphonium, a brass wind instrument created in 1843 by Sommers of Weiemer, is best known today for its existence in many orchestral and marching bands. It is a valved instrument pitched in C or B flat and when played well, can play 4 octaves. Today there are several aspects that give the euphonium its unique sound and throughout this paper many aspects including its composition, build, and types will be explored under close detail. Though todays modern euphonium is credited to Sommers of Weimer, the euphonium is rich in history and has many of qualities similar to instruments such as the ophicledide and the serpant. One main feature of the euphonium is the piston valves. Piston valves were patented by Heinrich Stozel