[Hornlist] What to watch out for on ebay

2005-05-07 Thread CORNO911
Fellow colleagues, Here is a great example of why to be careful when using ebay. Check out item # 7321051354 Conn 8D read the write up carefully and then go to their feedback and check out the item they bought #7310468415 Conn 8D Read their comments about the bell, and then look

Re: [Hornlist] Mutes

2005-05-07 Thread JohnLWilber
What ever type you want and fits your budget. John ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Mouthpieces

2005-05-07 Thread JohnLWilber
Check out www.atkinsonhorns.com mp's Mark makes excellent ones. I use the O 12 cup with a B rim on my Alex 103 works great. John ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at

Re: [Hornlist] What to watch out for on ebay

2005-05-07 Thread Billbamberg
In a message dated 5/6/2005 11:28:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fellow colleagues, Here is a great example of why to be careful when using eBay. Check out item # 7321051354 Conn 8D read the write up carefully and then go to their feedback and check out the

Re: [Hornlist] What to watch out for on ebay

2005-05-07 Thread Billbamberg
In a message dated 5/6/2005 11:28:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fellow colleagues, Here is a great example of why to be careful when using eBay. Check out item # 7321051354 Conn 8D read the write up carefully and then go to their feedback and check out the

Re: [Hornlist] Repair Shops

2005-05-07 Thread Wilbert Kimple
I can second the praise given both Dave W. and Bob O. They have gone the extra mile for me in the past, especially Dave, since he's closer to me. Ken P., in Boston, has also been very helpful via email, and Ray at Wichita Band was very helpful lately when I was looking for a good, used triple

[Hornlist] What are your favorite recordings? Help requested!

2005-05-07 Thread Robert Douglass
Hi all, I'm preparing to do an online survey and need your help. I would like to find out what your favorite horn recordings are. When giving your answers (feel free to include as many as you'd like), please provide a minimum of information: 1) Artist(s) 2) Record label 3) Medium (LP, CD, etc)

[Hornlist] Favorite recording PS

2005-05-07 Thread Robert Douglass
of course you're encouraged to spell the artists name correctly, unlike the example I provided in the previous mail: Dennis Brain :-) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at

RE: [Hornlist] Favorite recording PS

2005-05-07 Thread Bill Gross
I've always be told there are two basic rules on the internet. 1). Spell words correctly and proof read. 2). Don't complain about other people's spelling and grammar. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Douglass Sent: Saturday, May 07,

Re: RE: [Hornlist] Favorite recording PS

2005-05-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
But I have been told, Bill, to spell other people´s names CORRECTLY, as so many people are very curious about this feel insulted if their name is misspelled. By the internet spelling grammar rules you have been told, you could understand also how the internet has ruined all of our languages,

[Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Steve Freides
In this march excerpt, which goes in a fast 2/4 http://www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf I've found the A-G#-A to weird to play as 1-2, 2-3, 1-2 on the B-flat horn, so I've elected to take the A as open on the B-flat horn instead. I imagine this is a reasonable choice but I

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread John Kowalchuk
At 12:48 PM 5/7/05 -0400, Steve Freides wrote: I've found the A-G#-A to weird to play as 1-2, 2-3, 1-2 on the B-flat horn, so I've elected to take the A as open on the B-flat horn instead. Other options would be open, 2, open. Also 3, 2-3, 3. John Kowalchuk maker of

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Jerry Houston
Steve Freides wrote: In this march excerpt, which goes in a fast 2/4 http://www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf I've found the A-G#-A to weird to play as 1-2, 2-3, 1-2 on the B-flat horn, so I've elected to take the A as open on the B-flat horn instead. If you decide to go with the open

RE: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Steve Freides
Jerry Houston wrote: Steve Freides wrote: In this march excerpt, which goes in a fast 2/4 http://www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf I've found the A-G#-A to weird to play as 1-2, 2-3, 1-2 on the B-flat horn, so I've elected to take the A as open on the B-flat horn

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Billbamberg
In a message dated 5/7/2005 9:47:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf I, too have a horn with the open A usable, but you can surely do A on third valve, either horn, and the G# is just 2/3. Use the horn that best allows

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Billbamberg
In a message dated 5/7/2005 10:09:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's actually what I've been doing (and I should have said that in my original message). It makes the two sections use the same fingering of open, 2, open, which nice for a beginner like me.

RE: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Loren
A much simpler fingering is to use B2 for the g1# and either open or B12 for A. Loren \@() [EMAIL PROTECTED] (520) 403-6897 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Freides Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 10:11 AM To: 'The Horn List' Subject:

RE: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Steve Freides
A very interesting message, Bill. For me, as a horn beginner but someone with a lot of musical experience otherwise, I like how you're thinking and I was, until a month or so ago, always trying different fingerings to see what sounded best, e.g., I'd take some of the Horner exercises and play

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Billbamberg
Every now and then, one of the Schmidt copy Bb horns that King made comes up on eBay in the $200 range. Pick one up and have some fun with it. You'll find it is quite a different instrument, and it will lead you to interesting things that can be transferred to a double. The first thing,

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Paul Mansur
If it goes by pretty fast you can do the Ab with 2 on the Bb horn. What is prominent? the A or the Ab? Paul Mansur On Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 12:48 PM, Steve Freides wrote: In this march excerpt, which goes in a fast 2/4 http://www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf I've found the

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread Jerryold99
In a message dated 5/7/2005 11:47:27 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] yscomputer.com writes: www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf Hi Steve?, This is easy . You need to be aware of the false fingerings that have or will be suggested, however, I would suggest

Re: [Hornlist] Fingering Question

2005-05-07 Thread G
In a message dated 5/7/2005 11:47:27 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] yscomputer.com writes: www.kbnj.com/music/Horn_Fingering_Question.pdf Hi, My answer to the above fingering problem: A = T12 G# = T23 A = T12 low A = T12 All on the Bb side, you'll notice. You could also play

[Hornlist] Horns that stand in F or Bb

2005-05-07 Thread G
Hi, Just out of curiousity...how many of you play a double horn that stands in Bb as opposed to F? Gary ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] triple horns

2005-05-07 Thread MARKSUERON
is the world going to triple horns? I would be interested in people's thoughts on the triple horn. Sorry if this has been discussed in detail before. Ron ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at

Re: [Hornlist] Horns that stand in F or Bb

2005-05-07 Thread Paul Mansur
I'll guess that very few in the US but a lot in other countries. I have a double that stands in Bb but it is a European model that just seems to work better that way. Paul Mansur On Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 07:41 PM, G wrote: Hi, Just out of curiousity...how many of you play a double horn

RE: [Hornlist] triple horns

2005-05-07 Thread Pandolfi, Orlando
It sure seems like it. The Engelbert Schmid horns have really taken off, especially since the NY Phil. horn section has endorsed them so enthusiastically. I think the lighter weight of the new models has made them more appealing. Also, I believe the nature of the job has changed. There is a

RE: [Hornlist] Horns that stand in F or Bb

2005-05-07 Thread Loren
Methinks Paul is doing more than guessing. In my travels US players seem to like their horns to lie mainly in F and European players mainly in Bb; as to the rest of the globe I can't say. I've noticed that American players who have professional careers in Europe can often play either way

Re: [Hornlist] What to watch out for on ebay

2005-05-07 Thread CORNO911
In a message dated 5/7/05 5:55:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would not enjoy being fooled in this way, but if the horn plays well, where is the harm?  I would feel more embarrassment, than harm.  I guess I don't much care what they tell me as long as I have recourse to evaluate the

RE: [Hornlist] What to watch out for on ebay

2005-05-07 Thread Bill Gross
I think you analogy fails when you take it out of the realm of just transportation and into a high end car. A car like say a Porsche that has been in an accident and have major body damage will have less value in comparison to a like model that has only fair wear and tear. -Original