"Regardless of the brand of horn we play, the key that horn is pitched in, the wrap used, or any other variables we chose to throw in, we are all prisoners of the harmonic series, and masters (if we choose to be) of our ear."
Well, I hate to differ since the list is always in lock-step agreement on everything, but the type of wrap can matter. For example, no matter which mouthpiece I try, I find the G is unplayable on the lettuce wrap. It's possible that I should try this wrap in a different bore, or with a kranz or possibly use a different oil (should I pair the oil with red wine vinegar perhaps?) . . . Sadly the G rings like dead vegetation no matter what I try with that wrap. I guess the lettuce wrap is a real turkey for me. -G Message: 5 Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 18:54:26 -0700 (PDT) From: David McClellan <[LINK: http://mce_host/[email protected]] [email protected]> Subject: [Hornlist] middle g on the Bb horn To: [LINK: http://mce_host/[email protected]] [email protected] Message-ID: <[LINK: http://mce_host/[email protected]] [email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 This thread is nothing more than an extention of a recent one about tuning our horns in a group setting to a given pitch. I can summarize that last thread by saying "If you have an ear, tuning is over-rated. If you don't, tuning is for naught". ? Regardless of the brand of horn we play, the key that horn is pitched in,?the wrap used, or any other variables we chose to throw in, we are all prisoners of the harmonic series, and masters (if we choose to be) of our ear. ? On my Lawson, the open Bb horn second space A is eminently useable (only SLIGHTLY flat...a few cents, and easily lipped up, and therefore likewise the thumb and 1st valve?G below it.) I have no idea why this harmonic is so in tune on my Lawson and not on my Conn 28D, but who cares? Every horn is different, even those of the same brand and model. Recommendations by anyone to anyone else, if you have an ear, are useless. If you are faced with a?passage technical, lyrical, or otherwise?and others in the section have that same passage in unison, you each may well finger it differently depending on your ear, your horn, or your use of the lip and right hand. All that matters is what is heard in the audience. ? Again, if you have an ear, all is well. If you don't, all is for naught. ? _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
