Just one quick point on terminology - The verb meaning 'to reduce the mechanical or acoustical vibrations' is "Damp" or in the other context "Damping."
Dampen or Dampening means something altogether different. Regards and Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays) Jeremy _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org