[Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
>> what mouthpiece comes with the conn 8d? for Paul. > Seems it was a 7something with a couple of letters in there someplace. I played on a new one in high school, owned by the local college. The horn is long gone, and so am I. The school bought Holtons thereafter, and it was the only Conn they've ever had. Last week, standing in the office of the new assistant professor of music there, I noticed he had a shelf with a large collection of mouthpieces. I asked about this, and he replied: "They came with the office. The guy I replaced said they went with the college's instruments." The reason I asked? There on the shelf was something I hadn't seen in 31 years... a gold-plated Conn 7BW mouthpiece. It was the very one I'd played on back then. Still had the scratch I put on the rim when I fumble-fingered it into the receiver. I must say, it's weathered the years better than I. jrc in SC ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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In a message dated 12/21/2004 3:43:41 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know. Twenty five years or so ago was the last time I saw a new 8D, and schools were buying lots of them. All of them had a shiny gold-looking mpce. It was too small for the horn, but probably made the kids sound better at first. I changed lots of kids to this Geyer copy and they all took off like gangbusters. Seems it was a 7something with a couple of letters in there someplace. Paul Mansur Hi PAUL, I believe the Conn 7BW comes with the new 8Ds. Hope you and yours are well and happy this holiday season. Best Regards,Jerry in Kansas City ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
You should be able to find mouthpieces to try in the local area. Along with the MDC, add to your list the Bach 3 and Schilke 31B, (and possibly the Schilke 31C4). These are all very acceptable unless you have a problem to correct, or are playing more than three or four hours a day. They are considered pretty generic, and if you describe any problems you might have using one of them to a custom maker, he will have a good reference to make meaningful corrections. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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Betcha it was Conn "Constellation" 7B-W -- basically a fancypants gold-plated version of the trusty old Conn 2. 5B-W was a tad larger. The Conn folks described 3B-W as "full symphonic bore." From smaller to larger, I think the series went 9, 7, 5, 3 -- no 10 or 11, no 2 or 1. I played on 5B-W for years & years, until switching to Lawson just a few years ago. I never got hold of a 3B-W to try. Once or twice on eBay I've seen a 3B-N -- similar to 3B-W, I take it, except with narrower rim. 7B-Ws show up on eBay frequently & occasionally there will be an eBay 5B-W. -- Alan Cole, rank amateur McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA. Seems it was a 7something with a couple of letters in there someplace. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.2 - Release Date: 12/20/2004 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
I don't know. Twenty five years or so ago was the last time I saw a new 8D, and schools were buying lots of them. All of them had a shiny gold-looking mpce. It was too small for the horn, but probably made the kids sound better at first. I changed lots of kids to this Geyer copy and they all took off like gangbusters. Seems it was a 7something with a couple of letters in there someplace. Paul Mansur On Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at 11:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what mouthpiece comes with the conn 8d? for Paul. Ron ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pmansur%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
As a long time 8d player, I have never used the stock mouthpiece. It is not very good in my opinion. It seems small and undistinguished. I have played Gardinelli Cs (mostly a #1), a Lawson s670 (drilled out a little), Stork Meyers series (M1 & M4) and currently a Moosewood A8. I am far more interested in how my horn and I respond to a mouthpiece than if someone else (famous?) is using it and tend not to change often. I am playing the Moosewood on the same Gardinelli Bloom rim I have used for about 30 years. Richard Smith R.G. Smith Music Engraving & Publishing www.rgsmithmusic.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 4:27 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? what mouthpiece comes with the conn 8d? for Paul. Ron ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/music%40rgsmithmusic.com --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.782 / Virus Database: 528 - Release Date: 10/22/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.782 / Virus Database: 528 - Release Date: 10/22/04 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
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Yes. The gold plated rim is not any particular advantage unless you are allergic to silver. some folk are. They are a little more slippery on the lip than silver. I don't use a "wet" embouchure. Current prices are quite low from Giardinelli.com. Paul Mansur On Monday, December 20, 2004, at 02:06 PM, Steve Freides wrote: Is this the mouthpiece you're talking about? http://1800usaband.com/htmls/itementryview.asp?itementryid=6121 I'd be happy to give that one a try at some point in the future. I tend, as I mentioned, to a "flutie" sort of sound although that is gradually diminishing as time goes by. Question - do many of you who play with a wet embouchure prefer gold-plated mouthpieces? They're awfully expensive compared to the silver-plated versions of the same thing. Dillon offers many mouthpieces in either finish - I wonder if they do the plating in-house... -S- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] du] On Behalf Of Paul Mansur Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 1:59 PM To: The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? On Sunday, December 19, 2004, at 10:27 PM, Steve Freides wrote: Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? Generally, a little larger mouthpiece will yield a little fatter tone on a horn. A small mouthpiece yield a bit too much "Flutiness", I'll call it. The Farkas MDC is nearer the original Farkas style mouthpiece. I do not care for the Conn mouthpiece that comes with an 8D. It seems to me to be intended for weak student embouchures and does not have the capacity to make the horn sound full and rich. That's my two cents worth on the subject. I use an old Geyer pattern he made for me in 1948. Now, after having that one stolen, I use copies of that one rather than the original. Paul Mansur ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ steve%40fridayscomputer.com ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pmansur%40bellsouth.net ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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Dillon's sends mouthpieces out for plating. Paul - Original Message - From: "Chris Tedesco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Horn List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 4:24 PM Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? > I would guess that most people prefer gold plated rims with a wet embouchure, > but I actually very much prefer silver. I have soft and luxurious lips that > when coupled with a gold rim gives me a playing surface so slick that I can > hardly set my embouchure. I originally ordered my mouthpiece with a gold rim > and had the hardest time with it, so I exchanged for silver. > > Chris > --- Steve Freides <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Is this the mouthpiece you're talking about? > > > > http://1800usaband.com/htmls/itementryview.asp?itementryid=6121 > > > > I'd be happy to give that one a try at some point in the future. I tend, as > > I mentioned, to a "flutie" sort of sound although that is gradually > > diminishing as time goes by. > > > > Question - do many of you who play with a wet embouchure prefer gold-plated > > mouthpieces? They're awfully expensive compared to the silver-plated > > versions of the same thing. Dillon offers many mouthpieces in either finish > > - I wonder if they do the plating in-house... > > > > -S- > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > du] On Behalf Of Paul Mansur > > Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 1:59 PM > > To: The Horn List > > Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? > > > > > > On Sunday, December 19, 2004, at 10:27 PM, Steve Freides wrote: > > > > > > > > Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or > > > is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? > > > > > > > > Generally, a little larger mouthpiece will yield a little fatter tone > > on a horn. A small mouthpiece yield a bit too much "Flutiness", I'll > > call it. The Farkas MDC is nearer the original Farkas style > > mouthpiece. I do not care for the Conn mouthpiece that comes with an > > 8D. It seems to me to be intended for weak student embouchures and > > does not have the capacity to make the horn sound full and rich. > > That's my two cents worth on the subject. I use an old Geyer pattern > > he made for me in 1948. Now, after having that one stolen, I use > > copies of that one rather than the original. > > > > Paul Mansur > > > > ___ > > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > unsubscribe or set options at > > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve%40fridayscomputer.com > > > > ___ > > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > unsubscribe or set options at > > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/tedesccj%40yahoo.com > > > > > > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! > http://my.yahoo.com > > > ___ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lotp%40comcast.net > ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
I would guess that most people prefer gold plated rims with a wet embouchure, but I actually very much prefer silver. I have soft and luxurious lips that when coupled with a gold rim gives me a playing surface so slick that I can hardly set my embouchure. I originally ordered my mouthpiece with a gold rim and had the hardest time with it, so I exchanged for silver. Chris --- Steve Freides <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is this the mouthpiece you're talking about? > > http://1800usaband.com/htmls/itementryview.asp?itementryid=6121 > > I'd be happy to give that one a try at some point in the future. I tend, as > I mentioned, to a "flutie" sort of sound although that is gradually > diminishing as time goes by. > > Question - do many of you who play with a wet embouchure prefer gold-plated > mouthpieces? They're awfully expensive compared to the silver-plated > versions of the same thing. Dillon offers many mouthpieces in either finish > - I wonder if they do the plating in-house... > > -S- > > > -Original Message- > > From: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > du] On Behalf Of Paul Mansur > Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 1:59 PM > To: The Horn List > Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? > > > On Sunday, December 19, 2004, at 10:27 PM, Steve Freides wrote: > > > > > Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or > > is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? > > > > > Generally, a little larger mouthpiece will yield a little fatter tone > on a horn. A small mouthpiece yield a bit too much "Flutiness", I'll > call it. The Farkas MDC is nearer the original Farkas style > mouthpiece. I do not care for the Conn mouthpiece that comes with an > 8D. It seems to me to be intended for weak student embouchures and > does not have the capacity to make the horn sound full and rich. > That's my two cents worth on the subject. I use an old Geyer pattern > he made for me in 1948. Now, after having that one stolen, I use > copies of that one rather than the original. > > Paul Mansur > > ___ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve%40fridayscomputer.com > > ___ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/tedesccj%40yahoo.com > __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
Is this the mouthpiece you're talking about? http://1800usaband.com/htmls/itementryview.asp?itementryid=6121 I'd be happy to give that one a try at some point in the future. I tend, as I mentioned, to a "flutie" sort of sound although that is gradually diminishing as time goes by. Question - do many of you who play with a wet embouchure prefer gold-plated mouthpieces? They're awfully expensive compared to the silver-plated versions of the same thing. Dillon offers many mouthpieces in either finish - I wonder if they do the plating in-house... -S- > -Original Message- > From: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] du] On Behalf Of Paul Mansur Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 1:59 PM To: The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? On Sunday, December 19, 2004, at 10:27 PM, Steve Freides wrote: > > Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or > is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? > > Generally, a little larger mouthpiece will yield a little fatter tone on a horn. A small mouthpiece yield a bit too much "Flutiness", I'll call it. The Farkas MDC is nearer the original Farkas style mouthpiece. I do not care for the Conn mouthpiece that comes with an 8D. It seems to me to be intended for weak student embouchures and does not have the capacity to make the horn sound full and rich. That's my two cents worth on the subject. I use an old Geyer pattern he made for me in 1948. Now, after having that one stolen, I use copies of that one rather than the original. Paul Mansur ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve%40fridayscomputer.com ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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On Sunday, December 19, 2004, at 10:27 PM, Steve Freides wrote: Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? Generally, a little larger mouthpiece will yield a little fatter tone on a horn. A small mouthpiece yield a bit too much "Flutiness", I'll call it. The Farkas MDC is nearer the original Farkas style mouthpiece. I do not care for the Conn mouthpiece that comes with an 8D. It seems to me to be intended for weak student embouchures and does not have the capacity to make the horn sound full and rich. That's my two cents worth on the subject. I use an old Geyer pattern he made for me in 1948. Now, after having that one stolen, I use copies of that one rather than the original. Paul Mansur ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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Thank you very much, and thanks also to Jeremy and Patrick for their responses. I will continue using this mouthpiece with confidence. Just now, I found a good listing of mouthpieces on the Dillon web site under accessories - the description of the Holton Farkas MC starts with the words "no extreme features" which just confirms what everyone has said. For anyone interested, the horn I'm using it in is a Conn 4D (a single horn in F) from 1924 I picked up last week which I'm enjoying very much. -S- > -Original Message- > From: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] du] On Behalf Of Luke Zyla Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 11:23 PM To: The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner? I played on a Holton DC for about 20 years as a professional with my Paxman Model 20. I changed to a Lawson S660 with a P10G rim only recently. I used a Holton MC for 10 years from the beginning stages through college. I tried a Bach 7, but could not play on it. I found the H2 rim too thin and the sound unfocused. Oh yes, I forgot that I played a custom model Giardinelli for a time in college. I don't think there is really a progression from one mouthpiece to another. I usually have my students play a Holton DC from a very early age. As mouthpieces go, it is a conservative choice. CORdially, Luke Zyla, 2nd horn WV Symphony Patrick Morgan wrote: > I think it's a good beginner mpc. I played on one before moving to a > conn-2, and then eventually to a Bach7, then on to an H2. Next step is > an H2 with an M2 Moosewood rim. Anyone else like that progression? > > > cheers > Dave > > > > On 19 déc. 04, at 22:27, Steve Freides wrote: > >> I found, in my son's case, a Holton Farkas Model MC mouthpiece. (I >> think we bought it used when we bought his horn from Dillon Music >> this >> summer.) He's >> tried it once or twice and doesn't like it, but it makes my tone much >> better. It does not, however, extend my pitiful high range any >> higher. I tend towards a woodwind-like tone in my playing - with the >> Holton mouthpiece, it sounds more like a horn ought to. >> >> After reading here more than once about beginner best avoiding >> experimenting with mouthpieces, I'm a little leary of using this one >> instead of the UMI 7BW (copy of Conn 7BW, I believe) I've been >> playing. >> >> Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece >> or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? >> >> Thanks. >> >> -S- >> >> ___ >> post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> unsubscribe or set options at >> http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/morganp2%40msu.edu >> > > ___ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lzyla%40charter.net > ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve%40fridayscomputer.com ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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whoa! WV Symphony! I'm from there! I've played with you guys on two occassions- *NEAT!* Dave On 19 déc. 04, at 23:23, Luke Zyla wrote: I played on a Holton DC for about 20 years as a professional with my Paxman Model 20. I changed to a Lawson S660 with a P10G rim only recently. I used a Holton MC for 10 years from the beginning stages through college. I tried a Bach 7, but could not play on it. I found the H2 rim too thin and the sound unfocused. Oh yes, I forgot that I played a custom model Giardinelli for a time in college. I don't think there is really a progression from one mouthpiece to another. I usually have my students play a Holton DC from a very early age. As mouthpieces go, it is a conservative choice. CORdially, Luke Zyla, 2nd horn WV Symphony Patrick Morgan wrote: I think it's a good beginner mpc. I played on one before moving to a conn-2, and then eventually to a Bach7, then on to an H2. Next step is an H2 with an M2 Moosewood rim. Anyone else like that progression? cheers Dave On 19 déc. 04, at 22:27, Steve Freides wrote: I found, in my son's case, a Holton Farkas Model MC mouthpiece. (I think we bought it used when we bought his horn from Dillon Music this summer.) He's tried it once or twice and doesn't like it, but it makes my tone much better. It does not, however, extend my pitiful high range any higher. I tend towards a woodwind-like tone in my playing - with the Holton mouthpiece, it sounds more like a horn ought to. After reading here more than once about beginner best avoiding experimenting with mouthpieces, I'm a little leary of using this one instead of the UMI 7BW (copy of Conn 7BW, I believe) I've been playing. Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? Thanks. -S- ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/morganp2%40msu.edu ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lzyla%40charter.net ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/morganp2%40msu.edu ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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I played on a Holton DC for about 20 years as a professional with my Paxman Model 20. I changed to a Lawson S660 with a P10G rim only recently. I used a Holton MC for 10 years from the beginning stages through college. I tried a Bach 7, but could not play on it. I found the H2 rim too thin and the sound unfocused. Oh yes, I forgot that I played a custom model Giardinelli for a time in college. I don't think there is really a progression from one mouthpiece to another. I usually have my students play a Holton DC from a very early age. As mouthpieces go, it is a conservative choice. CORdially, Luke Zyla, 2nd horn WV Symphony Patrick Morgan wrote: I think it's a good beginner mpc. I played on one before moving to a conn-2, and then eventually to a Bach7, then on to an H2. Next step is an H2 with an M2 Moosewood rim. Anyone else like that progression? cheers Dave On 19 déc. 04, at 22:27, Steve Freides wrote: I found, in my son's case, a Holton Farkas Model MC mouthpiece. (I think we bought it used when we bought his horn from Dillon Music this summer.) He's tried it once or twice and doesn't like it, but it makes my tone much better. It does not, however, extend my pitiful high range any higher. I tend towards a woodwind-like tone in my playing - with the Holton mouthpiece, it sounds more like a horn ought to. After reading here more than once about beginner best avoiding experimenting with mouthpieces, I'm a little leary of using this one instead of the UMI 7BW (copy of Conn 7BW, I believe) I've been playing. Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? Thanks. -S- ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/morganp2%40msu.edu ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lzyla%40charter.net ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
I think it's a good beginner mpc. I played on one before moving to a conn-2, and then eventually to a Bach7, then on to an H2. Next step is an H2 with an M2 Moosewood rim. Anyone else like that progression? cheers Dave On 19 déc. 04, at 22:27, Steve Freides wrote: I found, in my son's case, a Holton Farkas Model MC mouthpiece. (I think we bought it used when we bought his horn from Dillon Music this summer.) He's tried it once or twice and doesn't like it, but it makes my tone much better. It does not, however, extend my pitiful high range any higher. I tend towards a woodwind-like tone in my playing - with the Holton mouthpiece, it sounds more like a horn ought to. After reading here more than once about beginner best avoiding experimenting with mouthpieces, I'm a little leary of using this one instead of the UMI 7BW (copy of Conn 7BW, I believe) I've been playing. Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? Thanks. -S- ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/morganp2%40msu.edu ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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It's a good all around mouthpiece. It doesn't have any extreme features, which will help you build your chops for high and low without some kind of "special" help from the mouthpiece. It's rim isn't too thick, but it isn't very skinny, so it'll give you some cushion, but not too much to where it's hard to get your lips in the cup. I'd suggest playing on it, it'll accomplish the tasks you need it to do. I play on one myself. Jason ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Holton Farkas MC mouthpiece - OK for adult beginner?
I found, in my son's case, a Holton Farkas Model MC mouthpiece. (I think we bought it used when we bought his horn from Dillon Music this summer.) He's tried it once or twice and doesn't like it, but it makes my tone much better. It does not, however, extend my pitiful high range any higher. I tend towards a woodwind-like tone in my playing - with the Holton mouthpiece, it sounds more like a horn ought to. After reading here more than once about beginner best avoiding experimenting with mouthpieces, I'm a little leary of using this one instead of the UMI 7BW (copy of Conn 7BW, I believe) I've been playing. Am I OK to use the Holton? Is it some "special purpose" mouthpiece or is it OK for me at this early stage of my development? Thanks. -S- ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
