How to comfortably hold a (concert) baritone horn?

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sirisobhakya
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How to comfortably hold a (concert) baritone horn?

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I recently got a baritone horn (specifically a Yamaha YBH-301) for cheap. However, since I got it, I have not yet been able to find a comfortable way to hold it.

I have no problem with holding a euphonium. I have tried cradling the baritone horn like I would do with a euphonium, but the baritone horn is smaller and thus does not support my arm like a euphonium would, and my arm would get tired rather quickly. It is so uncomfortable I am considering reselling it.

Any advice please?
Chaichan Wiriyaswat
Bangkok, Thailand
“Why did I buy so many horns when I only have one mouth…?”
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Re: How to comfortably hold a (concert) baritone horn?

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Looks like you grip the front valve tubing


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Re: How to comfortably hold a (concert) baritone horn?

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Find a cheap yoga foam block in any sports shop, preferably black, not pink. Place it on your lap and put the baritone on top. Voila, weight taken from the arms. They are easy to cut or glue together if you need a different height.

https://www.amazon.com/foam-yoga-blocks ... oga+blocks
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Re: How to comfortably hold a (concert) baritone horn?

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Thank you very much! It is much more comfortable to hold now.
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