Hello Seth, the numbers have the unique purpose to remind you which cap to screw on which valve. If there is a mechanical linkage (like uniball), there is no need for strings. ============================================================ =================================================
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Seth Urbach Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 5:44 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] "Green-horn" Questions Hello all, I am trying to pick up playing the horn again after being in college for 4 years. I played for 5 years, in middle and high school, but I am still kind of a "greenhorn" ( pardon the pun ;) I was hoping someone could answer a couple of questions I have. First, I never learned any of the science behind picking a mouthpiece. Does anyone know of a good website or other resource where I can learn the types, differences, benefits, and pitfalls of horn mouthpieces? I have always just played with the mouthpiece that came with the horn the school loaned me. I would like to know what makes mouthpieces different from each other. Second, a local shop has found a used double horn for me that I am thinking of getting. It is a Getzen Elkhorn, Serial Number 02767, It has: 157, 158, 159 stamped on the valves and valve caps 56 stamped on the Bb valve and valve cap 56 stamped on the keys I do not know what these numbers are for, maybe replacement part numbers? Something unique about it, I thought, was that all of the rotors have mechanical linkage to the keys; there are no strings for rotating the valves. It is a Kruspe style wrap horn. It comes with a Reynolds-Pottag Model 6A Mouthpiece. It has dents and lacquer missing, but plays fine, to the store's and my knowledge. Does anyone have any comments to make on such a horn? Third, I am hoping to play with my church worship band. I live in Oregon. Does anyone know of a good resource for finding Worship Sheet Music? Will I most likely need to transpose from another instrument for a majority of songs? Thank you in advance for any help you are able to provide me. Seth Urbach --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. _______________________________________________ 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
