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The range of the Euphonium is E2-D5, as follows:
Euphonium range

Note that, although euphonium and bass tuba are pitched in Bb, they are notated in C at the desired pitch.

Bass and Contrabass Tubas have the same range of D1-F4 (although they can sometimes extend down as far as Bb0).
To see and hear the range of these instruments click HERE

longest possible notes
dynamic shapes




 
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