When marching with a marching baritone(which is like a big trumpet) how should y

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When marching with a marching baritone(which is like a big trumpet) how should your elbows be when marching?

When marching with a marching baritone(which is like a big trumpet) how should your elbows be when marching and playing?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Marching baritone, as with all marching brass, the best method is to keep the arms as a 45 degree angle from the instrument. This technique is used for several reasons.

1. Tucking your arms in will not allow you to open your lungs and support your sound. For example, when you run a long distance, you put your arms over your head to open your lungs. So, at your side will also make it difficult to keep your upper body straight and allow your marching style to show.

2. At a 90 degree angle, you will find that you will tire out easily, and also marching in small spaces will be extremely difficult.

Your best bet is the 45 degree angle.