[Hornlist] Recording debate
Good afternoon, Last weeks' recording discussion quickly turned into a wrangle and a primer on recording studio techniques. I think Kendall was decrying the none too subtle affect that the recording industry was/is having on individualism of tone production and musical interpretation by musicians and orchestras. Several years ago during a rehearsal with cast of a production the 'King and I', the conductor was informed that all tempi were to follow exactly the tempi on the VHS recording. The recorded template was the director and conductors' objective. The cast had to follow suit also. I don't know if this approach is prevalent in schools and horn studios, I hope not. But relying on digital recordings as objects of perfection will stifle intellectual and musical curiosity. On another note, I bought a used Pizka mouthpiece last week. My mistakes clams and bleeeahs are much better sounding now. Thanks Hans Carpe Kopprash _ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Paxman 25A
Roxanne Haskill wrote: I am interested in the tuning difference; this model in tuned to/made to A442. I want to make sure that the tuning slide(s) can be comfortably adjusted to A440. Lowering the F horn from 442 to 440 requires adding only about 2/3 of an inch to the tube length, or 1/3 inch slide adjustment since a slide has two legs. The Bb side requires adding only 1/2 inch of tubing. So if the horn we set up perfectly at 442, and assuming it has the usual tuning slides, you would pull the main tuning slide affecting both horns about 1/4 inch, and pull the F tuning slide 1/12 inch. The adjustment for the individual valve slides is probably too small to worry about. For example, the F first valve slide would need to be pulled about 1/24 inch. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Paxman 25A
Is this purchase sight-unseen or are you able to try it for a few weeks? I would personally never buy any horn without being able to compare it to a couple others at the same time. That being said, the Paxman 25s are generally good horns although I personally preset the 20M by a wide margin. Also, all horns are tuned higher than 440 by their nature. That way you can pull it out and get it in pitch and still have room to push in if you're flat. It's not uncommon to see horns (most of them for that matter) tuned to 444 or 445. Best of luck with your pending purchase. Jeremy Ps- If you get a chance, try an Otto. I just picked mine up recently and it's simply amazing. If more people in the States new of them, they'd sell like hot cakes. If you decide to try one, contact me - I'll gladly pass on info and experiences. Cheers- On Mar 1, 2009, at 3:13 PM, Roxanne Haskill wrote: I am about to purchase a Paxman 25A from Alan Wiltshire at Horns-a- Plenty. Does anyone have any opinions regarding this type of horn? I am interested in the tuning difference; this model in tuned to/made to A442. Has anyone heard of intonation problems playing one of these in the US? I want to make sure that the tuning slide(s) can be comfortably adjusted to A440. Also, how is the grip on this horn; I have small hands and if the grip is large or wide I'd need to have an adjustable hook put on it. I tried and liked Paxmans many years ago and I liked them a lot, but it's been a while. Thank you! Roxanne Haskill ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/jeremy%40sublymerecords.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Paxman 25A
I am about to purchase a Paxman 25A from Alan Wiltshire at Horns-a-Plenty. Does anyone have any opinions regarding this type of horn? I am interested in the tuning difference; this model in tuned to/made to A442. Has anyone heard of intonation problems playing one of these in the US? I want to make sure that the tuning slide(s) can be comfortably adjusted to A440. Also, how is the grip on this horn; I have small hands and if the grip is large or wide I'd need to have an adjustable hook put on it. I tried and liked Paxmans many years ago and I liked them a lot, but it's been a while. Thank you! Roxanne Haskill ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] NBC horn player under Toscanini 1948
Hello friends, anybody out there who could identify or name the two horn players on the March 1948 NBC Video of Wagner´s "Tannhaeuser" ouverture conducted by Toscanini, please ? The two players are shown for over a minute at least & again later. Han Pizka ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org