Warm, velvety, rich, focused, centred, blended, resonant.... these are all words used to describe good tone.However, all of the descriptions in the world will have no meaning unless connected to an audible example. A good tone on oboe sounds very different from good tone on clarinet or euphonium! A balanced SAB choir will sound very different from a male vocal quartet. There is no better way to conceptualize tone and blend than to listen to the greats. Have a listen below to get inspired! (Tip: listen with headphones to get the most out of your focused listening)