Re: [Hornlist] Another phenomenally dumb question...
From my own experience, I don't find that medium throat horns are any more notchy than wide throat horns. I use my right hand all the time for intonation purposes on both types of horns (I own one of each and do switch between them depending on circumstances). For me, adjusting intonation while playing in an ensemble is a combination of lipping and hand adjustment, depending on a lot of factors. My own preference is to do a minimum of lip adjustment, depending more on the hand, especially in those places where an instantaneous adjustment is needed to match with my colleagues or other instruments. My embouchure is such that when I'm locked into the sweet zone I really hate to mess with lipping up or down except in the most minor way. It's hard to analyze, though, since after so many years I do whatever is necessary to get into tune without thinking about it. The third component, and probably the most important, is your ear! Richard in Seattle PS. The first step, of course, is to make sure that your horn is as much in tune with itself as is possible and learn where the compromises are so you're prepared to adjust them in performance. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that some players who play horns w/ medium bell throats, seem to use their right hand quite a bit more than I do for intonation adjustments. My Silver Flash (Holton 179)is easily lipped in tune w/o affecting tone, so I rarely use my hand to adjust pitch. So here are my Q's: (1) Is it a general characteristic of large bell throat horns to have wider notes and are thus easier to lip in tune? (2) Conversely, is it a general characteristic of medium bell throat horns to be more notchy so the hand must be used more? Valerie ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Another phenomenally dumb question...
Not knowing the answer, I'm going to change the subject a little and ask if your valves are tight. There's a lot more than the bell that comes into play regarding how pitches center on any given horn. John Baumgart -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 12:54 AM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Another phenomenally dumb question... I've noticed that some players who play horns w/ medium bell throats, seem to use their right hand quite a bit more than I do for intonation adjustments. My Silver Flash (Holton 179)is easily lipped in tune w/o affecting tone, so I rarely use my hand to adjust pitch. So here are my Q's: (1) Is it a general characteristic of large bell throat horns to have wider notes and are thus easier to lip in tune? (2) Conversely, is it a general characteristic of medium bell throat horns to be more notchy so the hand must be used more? Valerie _ Save on Cell Phones. Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iifqvw36o7RgqNoxmepwZNviEuF Wo9wqHSbNj0qY4QmfOJUby/ ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/john.baumgart%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Another phenomenally dumb question...
In a message dated 2/3/2008 12:27:29 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From my own experience, I don't find that medium throat horns are any more notchy than wide throat horns. Hi Richard, One component of notchy'ness is where the end of the mpc is relative to the venturi of the intake clamifold. Regards, Jerry in Kansas City **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300025 48) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
