It is a matter of length AND fort he longer slides, the curved ones, to avoid sharp bendings where possible, which cannot be avoided with thzese short slides fort he 2nd valve. ================================================
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Gray Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 8:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Hornlist] Valve slide shapes Hello listers: Is there an acoustical basis for the graceful curve of first and third valve slides on the majority of B-flat, F and double horns? I have seen only very few horns that had plain, simple, parallel-curved tube first and third valve slides (Olds B-flat single comes to mind). Jim Gray _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans.pizka%40t-online.de _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
