1) He must have been a mellophone player in an earlier life. I have an absolute aversion to mellos (well apologies to the mello fans on this list but I must be honest). Why in the world would anyone want to feel like they were playing the valves upside down? Is this guy dyslexic?
2) I have actually been offered LESSONS by a SAX player who canNOT play horn to save his own life. Yes, he is a fine sax player, but HORN? I have personally asked him to put the thing down as his sound offends me...... go figure....some people are seriously in need of therapy. Rachel > > The conductor said that the bell should be facing forward, and it >>should > > feel like we're playing the valves upside down. _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
