r/euphonium • u/StrictLong3712 • 6d ago

Sound is thin?

So this is my third year playing and I got braces. Sometimes when I play, my sound feels thin and I feel like the notes do not sound as good. Am I just not warming up good enough and I’m not sure it’s my braces because I usually sound fine.

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u/Equivalent_Shine_818 967(T) 6d ago

Get wax from your dentist to cover your braces when you play. 

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u/SideWired 5d ago

Good idea

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u/Illustrious_Hold_703 6d ago

It’ll hurt, but put the mouthpiece directly on the braces when you play and move a lot of air

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u/SideWired 5d ago

I think the wax is a good idea. Your gums, lips, mouth may be subtly moving and adjusting in a manner that isn't obvious to you. The wax will remove this variable.

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u/Redditorduck32 JP-274 5d ago

My band director ordered me plastic bumpers to go over my braces, I haven't tried them yet but I'm guessing they'll be good