Re: [Hornlist] Need Bb Single Horn Advice

I have one of those Kings that I picked up for $200. My understanding is that it is a very faithful copy of a very good old Schmidt. I discovered on mine that, once I got the whole thing in tune, 1st valve G was quite in tune, but open F, just below it, was better played 2/3. The horn plays as

Re: [Hornlist] Need Bb Single Horn Advice

--- Kent Spielmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been reading the posts on Denis Brain's horn. I > seems hard to imagine he made that beautiful sound on > a Bb. I thought they were just for converted trumpet > players. That’s the way it has been used in the German military bands through le

Re: [Hornlist] Embouchure

How do you keep your corners firm? I never understood that. Another question, How do you keep your corners firm without smiling? Here's a good way to get started. Breathe in through your mouth. Say "hup" in an American English pronunciation. The word "up" with an H in front of it. Continue

Re: [Hornlist] Need Bb Single Horn Advice

Kent Spielmann wrote: Any way an opportunity came my way to by a Bb single horn two days ago for not too much so I jumped at the chance. The bell says: King Made by H.N White Co Cleveland, Ohio An excellent little horn, if it's in good shape. I have one, as well. I'd prefer that it had an

[Hornlist] Need Bb Single Horn Advice

I have been reading the posts on Denis Brain's horn. I seems hard to imagine he made that beautiful sound on a Bb. I thought they were just for converted trumpet players. Any way an opportunity came my way to by a Bb single horn two days ago for not too much so I jumped at the chance. The horn is

er: [Hornlist] NY Philharmonic hornists

Well, As usual, my rear-view mis-recollection had an element of truth mixed in with the mental improvisation. I'm glad to see that Brother Kendall nailed the facts regarding the horn and violistic exploits of Joe Singer. I guess I'm that prototypical arrogant New Yorker - "Cleveland, Pittsbur

RE: [Hornlist] Chicago Symphony in 1957

--- Sheldon Kirshner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And the horns they played were: Mourek ? (probably Geyer) Joe played a Conn 2D (Schmidt-model) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/ho

re: [Hornlist] Embouchure

Try gripping a small straw (like the straw used to stir coffe) in the center of your lips. Don't squeeze it between the upper and lower lips, but tighten the lips all the way around the straw, while keeping the corners spread at usual playing distance, and keep the chin 'down'. Jay Kosta Endwell