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An Excellent Step-up Euphonium





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It’s natural for students to outgrow their beginner euphonium. When that happens, it’s time to upgrade to the Yamaha YEP-321 4-valve Intermediate Euphonium. This euphonium comes equipped with top-drawer features to keep up with ever-growing performance demands. The YEP-321 includes four top-mounted valves to help alleviate intonation issues in the low register. Players will appreciate the inspiring tone of the yellow brass body and the sheer dynamic range provided by the 11-inch yellow brass bell. The Yamaha YEP-321 4-valve Intermediate Euphonium is ready to embark on a lifelong musical journey, and it’s right here at Sweetwater.





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4-valve configuration for better intonation





The euphonium frequently plays sharp in the lower registers, which presents a significant challenge for players with 3-valve euphoniums. The player can engage the YEP-321's fourth valve to expand the low register and help bring lower notes closer to pitch. The YEP-321 Intermediate euphonium plays with better intonation through the lower register.





Built for advancing players





Intermediate instruments, like the YEP-321 euphonium, come with features to promote a student’s development. The yellow brass body produces an inspiring tone fit for solo recitals and playing in the school band. Meanwhile, an 11-inch bell delivers a quick response and impressive dynamic range before breaking up. The small-shank receiver adds a slight resistance to help younger players maintain a strong tone. Yamaha’s engineers designed the YEP-321 to produce the best possible tone and withstand years of use and abuse.





Yamaha Intermediate Series brass and woodwinds





Yamaha is committed to supporting you at every step of your musical journey. Their Intermediate Series brass and woodwind instruments are an ideal bridge between their Standard Series instruments for students and beginners and their Professional and Custom Series instruments for advanced players. Yamaha Intermediate Series brass and woodwind instruments guarantee easy playability as you expand your technical repertoire while providing professional touches that allow you to further explore the limits of your instrument and grow as a musician. A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha Intermediate Series offers superior-quality step-up brass and woodwind instruments guaranteed to inspire!





Yamaha YEP-321 4-valve Intermediate Euphonium Features:


Intermediate Bb euphonium with advanced features


Small-shank leadpipe supports the tone


Yellow brass body produces a balanced, inspiring sound


11-inch yellow brass bell projects the tone to the audience


Clear lacquer finish warms the tone and is easy to maintain


Includes a Yamaha SL-48S mouthpiece and case