Matt J wondered Hey list. I'm looking to pick some of your brains today. I have begun to develop a interest In horn design (features more so than entire wraps and such) such as valve mechanisms, and such. And also mute design, all cool stuff. I have been digging through the Internet and my library for books on the ideas and such, have learned a fair amount but am wondering if anyone can direct me to some concrete sources.
*************** Really, you should have no trouble finding concrete sources, assuming there are any building supply outfits in your town. In my experience, concrete is more difficult to machine than brass, though it is, of course, much cheaper. I found a scientific article once which described trumpets made of various materials. One of the trumpets had been encased in concrete, with only the mouthpiece and bell exposed. The experimenter asserted that the tone quality of the instrument was identical to one whose surface had not undergone this treatment. The performer, however, asserted that the playing characteristics had been altered so greatly as to make the instrument unsuitable for marching band. Clearly a lot more research is required on this point. Gotta go, Cabbage _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
