[Hornlist] Re: Playing under a ceiling fan-not too horn related

2009-05-30 Thread Larry Jellison
On further analysis of why playing near an operating fan is so destabilizing and annoying, one can see that there are two factors working here. 1. The reflected sound volume is pulsating because some sound reflects from the blade, then a fraction of a second later the sound continues through th

Re: [Hornlist] Playing under a ceiling fan-not too horn related

2009-05-30 Thread Ralph Hall
Francis, In my experience, it's usually before the big solo I have to count the bars rest. No names (and you are an honourable exception) but I have several times had good first horns turn to me and say, "Where are we?" I take my job seriously enough not to resort to facetious replies lik

Re: [Hornlist] Playing under a ceiling fan-not too horn related

2009-05-30 Thread Francis Pressland
On 30 May 2009, at 10:16, Ralph Hall wrote: my experience of 'frizzy' pictures in the high tessitura are pretty limited! Its just a sort of "red haze" really, as I'm sure you notice when you end up having to count bars for Principal horn players after the big solo! Francis -- Franci

[Hornlist] Re: FS: Giardinelli C8 cup

2009-05-30 Thread Steve Freides
Two people have already expressed interest in this, so it's safe to assume it will work out with one of them. Thank you, everyone, please consider this sold. -S- On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Steve Freides wrote: > I was cleaning here, and found this.  It's probably about 4-5 years > old bu

[Hornlist] FS: Giardinelli C8 cup

2009-05-30 Thread Steve Freides
I was cleaning here, and found this. It's probably about 4-5 years old but has never been used - the plastic pouch inside the box is still unopened. It's a C8 cup, so you need to supply your own screw rim. No reasonable offer refused, if this can be of use to you, let me know. Giardinelli C8 mo

Re: [Hornlist] Amusing copycat music themes - NHR

2009-05-30 Thread David A. Jewell
Thanks for the excellent link, Larry.  Like most truly funny comedy it draws on an unexpected reality.  There are themes that seem to be extremely adaptable by just about anyone who can't think of their own, and many who can.  While I am one of those who anabashedly likes the Canon, I did cringe

Re: [Hornlist] Playing under a ceiling fan-not too horn related

2009-05-30 Thread Ralph Hall
Vin, I did realise that it was myself vibrating, not the TV! However, your point is well made about high and low notes. Having always been a low player, my experience of 'frizzy' pictures in the high tessitura are pretty limited! Ralph R. Hall, brasshausmusic.com On 29 May 2009, at 22:45,