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Question: How many valves does a euphonium have!?
i see pictures with 3 but I have seen some with 4Www@QuestionHome@Com


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beginner=3 valve
advanced = 4 valve
the 4th valve helps extend lower range between low "E" down to the pedal tones!.

for best intonation look into a dual compensating model by wilson!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Most have 4!. 3 valves are for beginners, as the 4th valve helps with tuning and a beginner wouldn't have the ears to hear bad intonation!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

there are both!. most people start out playing with three and eventually progress onto four, or, they just start with three and stay with three!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Both are correct!. The 4th valve and the use thereof helps improve tuning issues that are present in the 3-valve models!.Www@QuestionHome@Com