Hear the Rare Double-Bell Yodelonium!

dwerden · Post by **dwerden** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 6:25 pm

As I reach to find the possible uses for a double-bell euphonium in today's world, I'm trying to be flexible. The only hints we have from old literature don't give much guidance, except for an "echo" effect and the obvious switching of bells when playing with trombones. So my newest effort is to use the little bell for "yodel" emulation. I started with a fairly simple song, The Lonely Goatherd from Sound of Music. See what you think:

https://youtu.be/Ljo0j2tQ2VU

dwerden · Post by **dwerden** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:02 pm

Then you might also enjoy this blog post and video, where I showed completely different techniques:

http://www.dwerden.com/forum/entry.php/ ... ssarily-So

arminhachmer · Post by **arminhachmer** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:59 pm

Wow Dave, how creative. Love the name you gave the instrument. Well done, well played. Thank You for sharing.
Armin

opus37 · Post by **opus37** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:27 am

This is fun stuff. Having recently restored a double bell, I am interested in the uses of this instrument. The Two Harbors City Band now has 2 of these horns that we play each week. A feature piece is planned, but nothing is set yet. Keep these examples coming. I know of an old record shop that might have old recordings. Let me know who to look for.

dwerden · Post by **dwerden** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:33 am

opus37 wrote:...I know of an old record shop that might have old recordings. Let me know who to look for.

I have never heard an old recording (i.e. pre-1950) where a double-bell is featured using both bells. That is part of the knowledge gap we have as we try to figure out what to do. If you find any, please let us know!

opus37 · Post by **opus37** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:59 am

If I find something, You'll be the first to know about it and have a opportunity to review it.

Three Valves · Post by **Three Valves** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:42 am

Those things almost sound as cool as they look!!

dwerden · Post by **dwerden** » Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:41 pm

Three Valves wrote:Those things almost sound as cool as they look!!

Just think how neat it would look in silver!

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