> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > But there was also another mute available, a > mute with a built in device to open a fraction, so the > player could produce half steps for e.g. Beethovens Rondino. > I have never come accross one of these, but I have a picture > & description of it included in Adam Wirth´s horn methode > from before mid 19th century. Perhaps some challenge for a > mute maker.
As copyright no longer should be an issue it would be interesting, if you would place a reasonably high resolution scan on your web-site. > There were also small wooden mutes, which could be inserted > deep into the bell & rising the pitch for a half step > exactly. These could be used for the same echo effect, but > required a quick change of the terminal crook as well. If you have illustrations of these, I would appreciate to see illustrations also. Klaus _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
