4 Valve Euphonium

Play beautiful brass music with a 4 valve euphonium. A 4 valve marching euphonium is a low brass horn of medium size, coming in 3 or 4 valves. Also known as a treble clef instrument, the 4 valve baritone horn was invented in the 1840s and named for its clear and beautiful sound. This smaller brass horn was based on the ophicleide and is a popular brass instrument used in many modern marching bands. Find a professional grade 4 valve euphonium for sale in brass, gold, silver, and suited for a concert at Alibaba.com.

Types of 4 Valve Euphonium

The 4 valve baritone horn is a popular instrument for students learning new instruments and can come in a few different options. Modern Euphonium 4th valve horns come with piston valves for ease of play, whereas vintage models can be found with rotary valves. A 4 valve compensating euphonium comes with extra tubing to sharpen the low sound for a unique sound different from traditional euphoniums. Beyond the euphonium compensating valve, you can find the instrument with unique features, like an adjustable lead pipe receiver, or an adjustable tuning slide trigger.

Differences Between 3 and 4 Valve Euphonium

The euphonium can come in 3 and 4 valve options, though the 4 valve euphonium is the more popular choice for professionals. The 3 valve instruments are common for younger and beginning euphonium players, as it offers fewer combination options and is simpler to use. The 4th valve on euphonium increases combination possibilities, adding richer tones to the instrument and can make compensation easier. They can come in options with all 4 valves fitted together, or a 3+1 option where the 4th valve is located near the horn for easier use. Pitches in 4 valve compensated horns are lower than 3 valve horns, with the color finish or lacquer brightening the sound in some cases.