OK, I'll rephrase my statement: Can the intonation, response and sound of a Conn 8D be altered to suit a particular player's desire to play better? Yes, it can! Do I despise bad sounds from a French horn? I most certainly do! Do I want to hear good horn playing from people? Yes, I do! Will I do my best to try to help anyone who inquires to play better, either by teaching them or helping them with their equipment? Yes, I will! Do I want to sell my products to such people? Yes, I do! Do I think my products and/or my teaching are the answer to everybody's problems? No, I don't. Am I passionate about the horn and the music that can made with it? Sometimes, I have my doubts! Ken, didn't you mean "Tubris?" KB In a message dated 2/2/2008 1:01:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Kendall: I agree! The computer is one of many useful tools a maker has at hand = to better his design! That being said, I roll my eyes when I read statements like: "Can a Conn 8D of any era be=20 improved? Yes it can! Try one of our pipes and flares on one and see! = " This is NOT an Objective thing... horn playing, and horn design are a = mix of objective design (the length needed), and subjective response - (which tapers feel right). I do believe you can make a pipe which makes the horn feel different, = but to make a claim that you can make a pipe that will always make it = better..?? To me that sounds a bit like Hubris. As I always tell my customers, if a maker or technician tells you he has = the 'answer' to your problems, he is simply trying to sell you something. Albeit with good motives in mind. =20 Sincerely Ken Pope **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
