In a message dated 6/22/2005 12:13:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That makes me wonder -- do tuba players ever use USA quarters as touch-pieces on the valve-levers of rotary-valve tubas? If so, I know why. But if not, why not? Yes, they certainly do, especially on the fourth valve lever. Some horn players use them on the thumb lever as an extension, as well. Usually they have to be bent before soldering for ergonomic reasons. Horn players prefer, about 2 to 1, to use Liberty Head dimes when soldering on coin extensions. It's almost de riguer to use dimes coined in the year of manufacture of your instrument, if available. Canadian sailboat dimes are very popular, as well. I prefer concave finger buttons, such as those used on Lawson horns, for the very positive feeling you get when you touch them. Dave Weiner Brass Arts Unlimited, Inc. _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
