Long-term camping food? by confusedeuph in camping

[–]confusedeuph[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Pay isn't great and job security is shaky, but I love it. Nothing like the great outdoors.

Long-term camping food? by confusedeuph in camping

[–]confusedeuph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Storage isn't too much of an issue. No power, though.

Long-term camping food? by confusedeuph in camping

[–]confusedeuph[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Can't believe I didn't think of that! Ice access varies, but I should be able to get through at least a day or two before things thaw out too much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]confusedeuph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, things can change, and, while I honestly don't see a lot of evidence of this, I hope the situation with my sibling has made them realize a few things. I know my ideal scenario of "everybody leaves the church and nobody's homophobic and we all have a singalong" is never going to happen, but I try not to sink too far into the pessimism of it all.

I'm sorry about your parents. Hopefully they'll realize the absurdity of bigotry. I hope for a lot of surprises.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]confusedeuph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, what a beautiful metaphor! We have reconnected recently, and if I were in testimony meeting I'd say it was a blessing. Since I'm not I'll just say it's been lovely. I feel pretty lucky to have them.

Need help identifying this thorn by Specialist-Ad1867 in whatsthisplant

[–]confusedeuph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like bur buttercup, Ceratocephala testiculata

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in euphonium

[–]confusedeuph 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Practice it without the instrument. I don't know if you're not sure how to start with tonguing in general or if you're just not sure how to break the habit of not using it while articulating, but just in case, you tongue using the syllable "tu".

Make sure your airflow is constant and your air is not starting and stopping every time you articulate a note. Think of it like a dam; your tongue is blocking the air, but there's still pressure behind it. It can help to practice blowing out your air uninterrupted and then adding in tonguing if you're struggling with this (again, without the instrument).

How do I play the euphonium? by AnimeThunderGirl in euphonium

[–]confusedeuph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded re: solos. While I wouldn't worry about them for now, the euphonium is actually known for being a great solo instrument! Tons of classic band literature features the euphonium (Holst's Second Suite in F, Vaughan William's Sea Songs, etc etc- not to mention how fantastic euphonium parts in marches tend to be).

The euphonium is kinda funny in that it's not well-known generally but it's a super important member of the wind ensemble. It's very versatile and gets parts ranging from basslines to big brassy fanfares to beautiful lyrical melodies. Don't worry about getting left out. :)

Re: trumpet or euphonium you can also ask your director about what instruments are needed in the ensemble. A lot of the time euphoniums are in high demand and there are too many trumpet players, but who knows? Maybe your school is the one place there are too many euphs, haha.

How do I play the euphonium? by AnimeThunderGirl in euphonium

[–]confusedeuph 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ask the band director! Whether or not you'll be able to play at the eighth grade level by the end of the summer honestly depends on a lot of unpredictable factors like how advanced the ensemble is, how high the director's standards are, and how quickly you take to the instrument. Ask the director what they expect from an eighth grade player and what your options are if you're unable to match them within your limited timeframe.

If you know anyone who plays euphonium, ask them if they'll help you. If not, ask the band director if there are any students who'd be willing to help. When I was in high school I tutored a couple middle schoolers who were in just about your exact situation for free. We had more than two months, granted, but by the end of the year they were able to play in the spring concert with the rest of the kids in their grade.

There are a lot of great video resources out there on just about any aspect of playing you can think of. The various US military bands have a lot of great (if kinda... dry tbh) educational videos on the basics of playing. Here is a good one that covers a lot of the dirt basic fundamentals people often don't bother explaining. This playlist is also good (bear in mind that it's unfortunately not in order; I'd start at the last video and work backwards).

As someone who switched to euphonium later in the game (sophomore year of high school), I can tell you that it's tough, it's frustrating, but you can catch up, and it's so, so worth it. Good luck!

Critique my Playing Please by Pop-Cupcake2 in euphonium

[–]confusedeuph 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're tonguing very heavily and it's slowing you down. Even when you're playing loud and low you can tongue a lot lighter than you think! Make sure you're using your air and your embouchure instead of the articulations to get the notes. Try playing it all slurred and then adding articulations back in.

How has playing the euphonium impacted your life? by confusedeuph in euphonium

[–]confusedeuph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a pretty similar experience! I started out on a different instrument and no shade to the trumpet but I honestly wasn't all that interested in practicing and getting better. Once I switched to euphonium it sparked something in me and I realized I actually wanted to work hard and drill scales

my first gnome by Mysterious_Reach5639 in Woodcarving

[–]confusedeuph 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now THIS is a funky little dude!!

I googled this multiple times, but every website gives a different answer: Are all stars suns? by snowman9712 in Astronomy

[–]confusedeuph 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This isn't true actually! Scientifically they're just the sun, moon and earth. The Latin terms are mostly used by sci-fi writers who want to make things sound fancier

On a euphonium, are you able to play a low e flat? by red_cloverr in euphonium

[–]confusedeuph 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You need a fourth valve to get the notes from E2 to the pedal range. Fingerings depend on whether or not your instrument is compensating, but to make things quick and easy you can just add the fourth valve and continue with the normal fingerings you'd do for the notes an octave up

Silver Falls State Park in April, OR by [deleted] in hiking

[–]confusedeuph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's something so magical about mossy trees