How to develop your TONE

[@will_ofstone1328]

thank you for acctully reading the comments it means a lot

[@Matonizz]

sure buddy!

[@danielviramontez3224]

this really helps, i'm preparing for region band auditions and i really needed this

[@Matonizz]

Glad it helps buddy and good luck on your audition!

[@bowtiedkzat]

how did it go?

[@cubecomber9162]

​@@bowtiedkzatbro💀

[@Name-..-]

How did it go

[@GBLOX-dw3ed]

How did it go

[@amazingace3972]

Your Steven Mead impression was spot on!

[@juniorromero4126]

How can you play with that good of a tone!!!

[@Matonizz]

Thanks buddy! A little bit of time and smart practice my friend ;)

[@juniorromero4126]

Matonizz I'll keep practicing, thanks for the advice

[@dekkusavage2209]

Junior romero c

[@angebiennej.4254]

Matonizz My main instrument is Bassoon and I learned Bass Trombone for Jazz band and I'm doing okay with it and I'm marching trombone too but i got a baritone because I'm going to march that but I'm REALLY flat for some reason and i dont understand why because i thought it was the same embouchure?

[@derpdots1239]

Ange Jean could of been the tuning slides.

[@tedtedsen269]

The best advice i can give is find a good music teacher (educator)for your particular instrument and he or she will help with bad habits like all self-taught has include me

[@Matonizz]

Agree with you 100% buddy! The problem is not everyone has an opportunity to get a good teacher due to variety of reasons and online information can be priceless on those occasions, especially when it's free ;) Very good point though :) Happy New Year!

[@Q_Z1655]

I've watched you for a while and you the BEST EUPHONIUM PLAYER IVE EVER HEARD!!!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@lotsabirds]

Anytime I am trying to improve my playing, I find your great videos! I'm working to improve tone!

[@qaywsxedcrfvtgbzhnu9]

Woahh! Eargasm!! Fantastic tone!!!

[@jadenoodle3933]

My first instrument is a flute But my director needed a horn So I stated learning French horn And somehow I’m not even bad at it I just had a II rating tone at contests So I’m trying to fix it

[@leightonthrift775]

My first instrument is a flute too,but I switched to euphonium in middle school and I hope to learn a lot of instruments in my life :)

[@acadela3506]

@@leightonthrift775 don't learn a lot, excel in one department.

[@georgelate5827]

I really like Anthony Caillet tone in his recording of cafe 1930 what do you guys think

[@brushcountrybowhunter]

I'm in a rut. I recently received my marching baritone and it's much different than the concert euphonium I use to play. I sound absolutely atrocious, is there any way I can develop a proper baritone sound coming from a euphonium? thank you

[@Matonizz]

Hey buddy, I get to play bari pretty often myself and it is quite different to euph. I will try to get a baritone and make a comparison vid explaining what are the differences and how to approach playing. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@brushcountrybowhunter]

Thanks!!

[@Matonizz]

Ur most welcome!

[@itsmacbeth3426]

I'm having the same issue actually! Good luck in Marching band man!

[@dontworry1425]

make a video how to develop embouchure

[@TheZeldalink09]

I'm a long-time alto sax player that picked up the euphonium for the first time about 2 months ago. I practice for at least an hour every single day and I've made tons of progress. I can sight-read quite well, easily hit partials and have pretty decent range. My only real problem is I just can't seem to get really good tone. I've tried everything. Loosening my embouchure, using tons of air, etc but there is always this noticeable buzzing sound. What could I be doing wrong? Any tips or ideas would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

[@Matonizz]

Hey buddy! Thanks for watching and a great question! Usually when I hear someone with a brassy/buzzy sound it is the case of a player having very little space in between the lips to run or the embouchure stretched too much like a smile rather than a kiss. Couple of key points in order to make a stereotypical singing euph sound: 1. Air is much slower than any brass instrument or woodwind, think of blowing warm airwave! 2. Lips are VERY relaxed but firm at the same time. Think of a relaxed rounded shape as if you were forming kiss. 3. Minimal pressure on UPPER LIP. Bit of pressure on bottom is ok, pressure on top is a no go. 4. Tons of air will make you sound louder not prettier. Correct air speed will get the pitch and tone quality. 5. Open up the gap between your lips. Think of opening the teeth when you play instead. 6. Don't tuck bottom lip under the upper, try to keep them in a straight line. 7. Keep a lot of space in back of your mouth. I know it's a lot of factors to consider but that is usually the reason why developing good tone take a little bit of time. It's hard for me to say what is exactly going on without seeing you play but if you experiment with all the factors I mentioned you're on the right path. Consistent practice is the key! Hope it helps! Best of luck on your journey! Algirdas

[@TheZeldalink09]

Matonizz Thanks so much! I've been working on these techniques and already it sounds better!

[@Matonizz]

TheZeldalink09 Sure my friend! Glad it helps!

[@sabbatanieros]

The sound is the result of a very simple addition: air + vibration = sound. If you played the right note your embochure worked good, You need to change the sound quality with a different inspiration tecnique or position of the tongue. They are a lot, difficult to explane in a post ... sorry!

[@kingzizo1635]

Hi? This is My first time playing the euphonium, I have been trying to get good quality sound but have failed. Am just get the bass sound, how can u help me improve. Thank you

[@OGWA972]

Wowo thanks for your teaching🙏🙏

[@dawaynereed3350]

Do you play any tuba?

[@bun-bun5623]

Yes. Euphonium is a tenor tuba.

[@Mario96540]

Amazing, i love all your videos

[@Matonizz]

Thanks buddy!

[@ghostfacegmv5139]

You are the dude that I wanna sound like!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@mikep7814]

You actually did sound close to Steven Mead's sound.

[@Chaunnie502]

Your videos are fantastic, which one should I start with. I was a Tuba player in High School and at the age of 54 I got a Baritone from that high school when they were getting rid of their band equipment. Sadly my Sousaphone was gone. Do you have a slowed down video for learning scales I've got the Bb scale but I'm very slow. and my pitch changes without warning. So which of your video is the most basic. They're all very good.

[@will_ofstone1328]

it has been very helpful

[@jeremiahsolomon5330]

hi could im a euphonium player could you give me the name of the piece at the beggining of the video

[@Matonizz]

Jeremiah Solomon it's pantomime by Philip sparke

[@benpellow7545]

Hi Algirdas, thanks for the great video, I was just wondering what your opinion was on whether your tone quality is affected by your instrument/its age? I have a second hand quite old besson sovereign and I don't whether it's my playing but it doesn't sound as good as newer instruments around me in my brass band. Do you think cleaning the instrument will help the tone?

[@Matonizz]

Hi Ben, cleaning might help, although it usually mainly affects the intonation more than anything. This has been Besson issue for many years now - inconsistency from horn to horn. Good Besson is great, okay Besson is not so. It would be hard for me to tell you whether it has something to do with your instrument without actually me having to play it myself but if you hear a better quality on newer instruments I believe it's pretty safe to assume that there is some issue with your sovereign. Hopefully this answers the question my friend!

[@benpellow7545]

Ok thank you very much, love your content also :)

[@Striker2able]

What's that song intro in the beginning? The euphonium solo

[@Matonizz]

Anne Murray-You needed me

[@rickijspeerd6925]

pantomime

[@gvotediowa1647]

I am a trombone player and am trying to get a better tone quality but i have watched videos and know what to do but it is just not clicking. Do you you have any tips for help? Thanks

[@Me-wk7dz]

Make sure you are breathing with your diaphragm (ie. when you breathe your stomach should NOT cave-in but rather expand out a bit). Then make sure your teeth are far apart - lips are kinda-tight in the corners and kinda-loose in the middle - and the mouthpiece is just resting, not pressed, against your face.

[@louisthomas367]

Nice Steven mead impression you are one of the best euphonium players ever

[@Matonizz]

Thanks my friend!

[@louisthomas367]

no problem i play euphonium aswell and your vids help alot

[@Matonizz]

Very glad to hear, best of luck with your playing buddy!

[@maryvlogs3675]

I know this video came out a while but how can I play higher notes on my euphonium? My lips always get numb after and my band teacher says I should play louder what should I do ? You don’t have to answer

[@jeromefourdrain3959]

Hi ! Belgian player here :) I have a question : I have headaches after 1 or 2 hours of playing, that increases often after i play in high range. What can i do ? what's the issue ? any ideas ?

[@Matonizz]

Hi buddy! That sounds like something you shouldn't ignore my friend. Go to doctor like yesterday! It's either you have a very high blood pressure or another scenario I'm aware of that causes headaches would be direct skin contact with brass. If you're instrument is not fully lacquered or plated, same goes with mouthpiece and you keep on having contact with it every day it is poisonous for your body. Go get check out mate, doesn't sound like something you should ignore! Best of luck and take care of yourself brother!

[@IXSNAKE30XI]

it could be that you are too tense when you when you play higher. Sometimes when i get to double B or C above the staff i get too tense and i get headaches, if that is the problem then you just have to relax when playing higher. Notice how relaxed you are when you play concert F then notice how relaxed/tensed you are when you play higher

[@sabbatanieros]

You coud try to blow slow air specially in the hig range with the lips distanced. For me is the best way to play soft in the hig range and with this tecnique I can play very longue time in that range.

[@waca_waca_]

Thanks for the video👍. I play euphonium and I was wondering if dropping the Adam's apple will greatly improve tone. I may be a high schooler, but I am very interested in learning more about what makes a true Euphonist and even become one myself🙏

[@John_Chow]

Hi Aaron, I'm not a professional, but I have some experience playing euphonium with some youth ensembles in Georgia. Dropping your Adam's apple will most likely improve your tone because it opens up your air column, allowing for more relaxed, deep, and efficient breathing. Also, experiment with opening different parts of your oral cavity such as your palate, and see if manipulating your nasal cavity has any effect. Opening/closing the jaw and raising/lowering the tongue will absolutely affect tone quality. The goal is to achieve an air column that has a width and velocity that "fits" nicely inside the horn. Experiment regularly to find what works for you, your mouthpiece, and your horn. Once you get the sound you want, develop and maintain consistency through daily long tones. Hope this helps. Cheers, John Chow

[@waca_waca_]

@@John_Chow Very much appreciated 👍 Thanks!

[@edgarcast8249]

Great Video, but just wanted ask if you've ever thought of playing another instrument. I'm a Junior in high school and I've been playing Euphonium for about 6 years but I've now switched to trombone for the marching season.

[@charlescates6375]

Great motivational video !

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Charles!

[@curlyqv2467]

If you could get a chance, could you do a review on the Mack Brass Compensating Euph. I would love to see what you think of it, and if I should invest in something a little bit better, like a John Packard

[@bobjacobson858]

I just ordered a new euphonium (I've been playing trombone for a year, and trumpet for a few months), and am looking forward to learning this instrument. One thing I've suspected is that when playing any instrument, it's difficult to hear it the way an audience would, or at least the way someone on the other side of the bell would hear it. Is this somewhat of a stumbling block?

[@nicholasneyhart396]

What do you do if you do both group and solo work?

[@samorioussealey8267]

do you know the best mouthpiece for maximum tone and I play trombone

[@Matonizz]

Samorious Sealey it's a lot of personal preference when it comes to mouthpiece but from what I've heard from many great trombone player is that Bach and Schilke are frequent choices. I know that Parker makes some great trombone mouthpieces as well

[@jasoncostello1535]

Matonis whats funny is I listen to your recordings when I try to replicate a good sound

[@samorioussealey8267]

Personally i like your tone better than steve meed

[@jeremiahsolomon5330]

Thanks so much

[@bobcat24]

0:25 You got that music from a Godzilla song, didn’t you? 😏 Me like.

[@AJ-kn1eh]

Bob Cat “from a Godzilla music”

[@bobcat24]

AJ I don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@samorioussealey8267]

what song did you play at 4:07

[@Matonizz]

Samorious Sealey it's Pantomime bty Philip Sparke

[@samorioussealey8267]

thanks

[@Matonizz]

Samorious Sealey sure buddy!

[@itsmacbeth3426]

Can you teach us how to control large amounts of air?

[@Matonizz]

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[@itsmacbeth3426]

+Matonizz Thanks!

[@morritotubero6377]

Are you Italian

[@mwturfgrass1288]

Cool, it took 45 seconds for the video to actually start

[@tungstenfolf3869]

What about marching band?

[@Matonizz]

Will do video soon on that

[@billyhhh531]

HOW TO TONE FASTER?

[@deadstar4955]

That thumbnail is my mf french horn embouchure face which looks horrendous

[@samorioussealey8267]

what kind of mouthpiece do you have

[@Matonizz]

Samorious Sealey it's a Parker mouthpiece. I'm using prototype mouthpiece in this video but the line should be out soon

[@chriscarlisle777]

Wtf was the intro lol

[@Pierre777-]

ik it was so random

[@dickberg4072]

Talk to mutch....