Re: [Hornlist] Good Mouthpiece for a Beginning French Horn Player
I guess I'm odd man out on this one. After more than thirty years of teaching, I've settled into the Holton DC and the Bach 3 as my beginning mouthpieces of choice. Both are deeper than what others have mentioned, and both have thinner rims, too. The Bach 3 rim seems a bit strange, at first, but the results are good. Highly under rated. I also like the old Conn 7BN, not the more common 7BW. Again, it has a narrow rim. Glad to know it's still being made. Thanks Dave! Wilbert in SC ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Good Mouthpiece for a Beginning French Horn Player
Everyone I tried to search the archives and could not find an answer for this question. I purchased a used Yamaha Single French horn for my son (fifth grade) and have been working with him on it. I would like to get him a new mouthpiece (the Yamaha 30C4) has a few nicks and the shank is dented but I am not sure what is a good one for a 10 year beginning French horn player. I have also wrote a note for him to give to his band director on his first day of lessons next week, but thought I would also get opinions from this group. If he played Tuba I would know where to start. Thanks David C. Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Good Mouthpiece for a Beginning French Horn Player
In a message dated 9/9/2004 5:44:08 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I purchased a used Yamaha Single French horn for my son (fifth grade) and have been working with him on it. I would like to get him a new mouthpiece (the Yamaha 30C4) has a few nicks and the shank is dented but I am not sure what is a good one for a 10 year beginning French horn player. I have also wrote a note for him to give to his band director on his first day of lessons next week, but thought I would also get opinions from this group. The MP of choice around HERE for beginners is the Holton Farkas medium cup MP. Most music stores carry this one. Dee Anne Proctor Nashville, TN ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Good Mouthpiece for a Beginning French Horn Player
David, The mouthpieces I usually recommend for a beginner are: Conn 2 Holton Farkas MDC King H-2 (no longer in production) I stay away from Giardinelli, Bach, and custom mouthpieces. After a couple years of successful playing, I will usually switch students to something with a thinner, less rounded rim and a deeper cup, like Conn 5N Holton Farkas VDC Stork C8 I hope that helps - Brent Shires (Phi Mu Alpha Province Governor 4) I purchased a used Yamaha Single French horn for my son (fifth grade) and have been working with him on it. I would like to get him a new mouthpiece (the Yamaha 30C4) has a few nicks and the shank is dented but I am not sure what is a good one for a 10 year beginning French horn player. I have also wrote a note for him to give to his band director on his first day of lessons next week, but thought I would also get opinions from this group. David C. Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brent A. Shires Horn Instructor, University of Central Arkansas Studio Phone: 501-450-5768 Cell Phone: 501-472-3350 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Good Mouthpiece for a Beginning French Horn Player
In a message dated 9/9/2004 6:52:09 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 9/9/2004 5:44:08 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I purchased a used Yamaha Single French horn for my son (fifth grade) and have been working with him on it. I would like to get him a new mouthpiece (the Yamaha 30C4) has a few nicks and the shank is dented but I am not sure what is a good one for a 10 year beginning French horn player. I have also wrote a note for him to give to his band director on his first day of lessons next week, but thought I would also get opinions from this group. The MP of choice around HERE for beginners is the Holton Farkas medium cup MP. Most music stores carry this one. Dee Anne Proctor Nashville, TN ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/plj59%40aol.com I agree. Phil Jacobs ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Good Mouthpiece for a Beginning French Horn Player
In a message dated 9/9/2004 1:47:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Conn 2 Holton Farkas MDC King H-2 (no longer in production) I stay away from Giardinelli, Bach, and custom mouthpieces. After a couple years of successful playing, I will usually switch students to something with a thinner, less rounded rim and a deeper cup, like Conn 5N Holton Farkas VDC Stork C8 An addendum to Brent's posting: Conn (now part of Conn-Selmer) mouthpieces are no longer in production as a separate brand. The brand is now CKB (Conn-King-Benge), which are made in Germany. The current model numbers are intended to correspond to the old numbers. The rim, cup, throat, and backbore are intended to remain as before, but the exterior shape, weight, and weight distribution of the CKB line is completely different from old models. In horn mouthpieces, the H2 is in production, but the 5BN is not. The complete list includes 2, H2, 5BW, 6G, 7BN, 7BW, 11, and 12. Around here (Baltimore/Washington) many teachers (elementary, secondary, and post-secondary) I know use and have tremendous success teaching quality players using the Yamaha 30C4. Dave Weiner Brass Arts Unlimited ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
