Euphonium
E♭3 on the Euphonium
Written E♭3. Tap the diagram to hear it.
E♭3
3rd partialBeginner note
E♭3 is the 3rd partial with valve 1, 2 semitones below open F3. The 3rd partial tends a little sharp; relax the aperture rather than pushing. Keep the sound round and centered; this low register is where euphonium tone is built.
About this note
E♭3 is the 3rd partial with valve 1, 2 semitones below open F3. The 3rd partial tends a little sharp; relax the aperture rather than pushing. Keep the sound round and centered; this low register is where euphonium tone is built.
- Primary fingering: Valves 1
- Written pitch: E♭3
- Sounding frequency: 155.56 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 3 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
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