Yes. I agree. Good handstopping technique would be an alternative at least for the higher horns. And for the low horns ? The quality of the stopping mutes is not much relevant, as they will not be heard anyway, if they play stopped notes below c1 (first line below staff). But keep in mind, that hand stopping requires skill on the F-side & transposing skill at least for E. (this is said to the list, just enforcing your words) ============================================================ ===========================================
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carlberg Jones Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 11:28 PM To: The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Stop mutes All fine recommendations and good information so far. One thing I'd keep in mind is that the difference in quality and performance between stop mutes is much, much less than the difference between regular non-transposing mutes, and stop mutes need be used much less frequently. Regards, Carlberg Carlberg Jones Guanajuato, Gto. MEXICO _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans%40pizka. de _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
