Re: [Hornlist] RE: fixed bell sound
I can say that the biggest difference that I noticed when I got the bell on my horn cut was that it was much more centered (in terms of both sound and center of notes). It could also be played louder without breaking up. That seems to be the general difference between the fixed and screw-bell horns that I've played. Of the best horns I've ever played, one was a fixed bell (Monnig) and one a screw bell (Paxman 23). Ben --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > That's an easy question to answer, it depends on the > horn! Some horns are improved by cutting the bell, > some are absolutely ruined. Most newer horns don't > sound like anything anyway so you might as well cut > them. It could only help! > > - Steve Mumford > > Dan writes: > >What do you think the difference is between a fixed > bell sound and a = > >detachable bell sound? I have heard different > things about this, and am = > >interested in some informed opinions. Thanks. > > > >Dan Hrdy=20 > > > > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/corno42%40yahoo.com > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] RE: fixed bell sound
That's an easy question to answer, it depends on the horn! Some horns are improved by cutting the bell, some are absolutely ruined. Most newer horns don't sound like anything anyway so you might as well cut them. It could only help! - Steve Mumford Dan writes: >What do you think the difference is between a fixed bell sound and a = >detachable bell sound? I have heard different things about this, and am = >interested in some informed opinions. Thanks. > >Dan Hrdy=20 > ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] RE:fixed bell sound
Due to the number of first class professionals using cut bell , I think it would not be accurate to say that a horn with a cut bell does not have a " true horn sound " . I think that there is a big number of variables , and therefore we should not focus on such subtle changes . It reminds me of my own question , quite a while ago , about lacquered instruments vs. unalcqered ones . I can't remember who was the one who told me " if the audience can't tell, if the conductor can't tell , and if your colleagues can't tell , what difference does it make ? I think that that guy's advice applys here , too. Alon Reuven ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] RE: Airport Security
The most effective airport screening is done by El Al. They interview each passenger at the gate; it's not a cursory screening but done at length. El Al personnel are trained in what to look for in people trying to be evasive. Why this most effective method has not been picked up by others is not know, but I could offer a few potential explanations. 1. It is a lengthy process. I believe the questioning is about ten to twenty minutes long. While that may work for El Al with limited schedules, it might be problematic with larger airlines with more robust flight schedules. 2. The powers that be don't have faith in the ability of security screeners to get it right. 3. The powers that be have placed too much faith in technology to replace the human interaction. (This is a big failing in the US intelligence business since the days of the Venona Intercepts.) 4. A combination of one or more of the above. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Giant horn mute
For those of you with gigantic horns, check out the mute at: http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imagedisplay/img_display.php?pic=h_thunderstar_kids_02.jpg&cap=Among+displays+at+this+month%92s+X+Prize+Cup+is+the+prototype+Thunderstar+passenger-carrying+capsule+designed+by+Starchaser+Industries%2C+Ltd.+Image+Credit%3A+Starchaser+Industries%2C+Ltd . -- Dan McCartney Prof. of New Testament Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
