From: "David Lamb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ...the widespread belief that a horn plays better if it has been played > for an extended period of time by a good player. This is also a widespread belief among string players. Violinists say that persistent playing out of tune can damage a fine instrument and that an instrument played regularly by a master can only improve.
I was once amazed when I heard a certain unnamed player on this list pick up an original vintage Kruspe and make it sound exactly like a 1643 Amati. _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org