[Hornlist] New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

Kendall, Congratulations on you new achievements! I am continually amazed at the amount of information you have found from the interior - "where the sun don't shine". Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe

[Hornlist] Yamaha 662 Horn

privately owned - neither horn had major problems, and both are still doing well for me. Jay Kosta Endwell NY --- Michael Levin micnike1 at sbcglobal.net Thu Mar 19 08:39:37 CDT 2009 Hey Everyone! I'm a senior in high school looking to buy a horn for college

[Hornlist] Oil

thout letting the oil flow out. Then invert the horn so the oil goes from the slide into the rotor - this helps to minimize the amount of grease from the female tubing that gets washed into the rotor casing. If you try kerosene, I recommend "Ultra-Pure Lamp Oil" clear and odor free

[Hornlist] Pre-performance muscle condition tips?

your part fits in with the enitre piece. Also listen to recordings to understand the context of excerpts that are part of the audition. Good luck, Jay Kosta Endwell NY (not a teacher or pro) -- Jesse Windels jesse.windels at gmail.com Sat Ma

[Hornlist] Vienna Phil

ioned that the sound was more clear, and each section and soloist could be heard more distinctly. In past years, she said it sounded like the players had 'telephoned in' their parts Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] Mouthpiece problem

session, not at the beginning! Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Rotor Valves

2) If you have not been doing so... besides oiling under the valve caps, put several drops of light oil on other side of the rotor. Just drop the oil on the gap between the moving rotor arm and the fixed valve plate, work the valves and the oil will flow into the bearing. Jay Kosta Endwell NY

[Hornlist] Stopped horn problem and Allergy

g the old lacquer, cleaning and polishing the metal, and applying the new lacquer. But for spot touch-ups where perfect appearance isn't a concern, the cost should be reasonable. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player, not repair tech... -- Tim Keche

[Hornlist] what shoe for after beats?

hey! can this 'shoe' thing help with Soosa after beats? and what about those walst / pokka songs? where can i by top clas ones reel cheep - and how to get the rite siz? jay kosta endwell ny (a little north of south endwell, and right of east endwell) across the creek from the closed

[Hornlist] Caught by the Horns by Burton Hardin

y guess is it's about Grade 3. It needs at least 3 decent horn players, and is written for 4. I think the 1st part goes to Bb above the staff at least once. The style combines some Mozart, with swing and syncopation. Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___

[Hornlist] lead pipe & mpc connection

horn to get the sound you want - back to the traditional (and valid) technique of using plenty of air flow, and embouchure control. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player -- Valerie WELLS valleriewells at msn.com wrote - I've been tootling around with a v

[Hornlist] RE: Advice for a Noisey H179

allow anything that comes out of the horn. Jay Kosta Endwell NY -- Valerie WELLS valleriewells at msn.com Thu Apr 12 14:04:37 CDT 2007 wrote: === <"

[Hornlist] Advice for a Noisy H179

g ends, then it probably needs repair or adjustment. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Night Watch - 2 octave jump

ition that allows both the low, and high note to be played without need for a drastic position change. Perhaps using a 'mid-range' position would work. The position might not be ideal for either note, but could allow the "legato tounged two octive jump" to be done. Jay Kosta E

[Hornlist] Conn 8D valve taper - slow valve action

water removal. Jay Kosta Endwell NY Scott Avenell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... I've been playing it for a few weeks and am happy with most everything except the valve action, which I find a little slow. The valves were reworked a few years ago and the horn did not see much a

[Hornlist] how do you teach better tone?

do work properly, the entire sound is much better. I just recently became aware of this and am working on it! So, in addition to long tones, etc. for developing tone, also work to get a nice initial sound on each note. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player _

[Hornlist] how do you teach better tone

ecords, and remember that your sound should be a real 'French horn sound' - not a trumpet, not a trombone, not a baritone, It is difficult to tell what you really sound like when you are busy playing, but the 'tape recording' will give good informati

[Hornlist] Re: Hearng Loss prevention - somewhat horn related

I was incorrect about saying that folic acid = B12. It was specifically Folic Acid that was studied as a possible aid to prevent hearing loss. I apologize for the confusion. Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set

[Hornlist] Hearng Loss prevention - somewhat horn related

ments given in the study were seen in a people whose diets didn't already contain extra folic acid. (Most daily multivitamin tablets contain either 400 mcg or 800 mcg of folic acid now.) Jay Kosta Endwell NY - Annals o

[Hornlist] Looking to get a new horn

inspection of things such as dents, valve tightness, solder joints, etc. Used horns aren't like used Kleenex, it's completely fine to 'buy used' with horns! If you tell us generally where you are located, I'm sure someone can make specific suggestions f

[Hornlist] RE: cry, oh horn

Sorry Steve, your attempt at humor appears to be a lame attack at Jeremy's technical description of the cryo process. I know Cabbage, and you're no Cabbage. Jay Kosta Endwell NY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve T

[Hornlist] Air Support

ith practice of having a good, controlled air flow, you will develop 'air support' and the means to inhale suitable amounts of air. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player, not teacher ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] DIY horn repair, etc.

4th time - but those first bouts are real 'learning experiences'... Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Metal Allergy

hear that the reaction you are having is not an allergy. Medical technical terminology says that an allergy is caused by a reaction to a protein - such as in pollen, etc. Sensitivity and reactions to metals is widely reccognized, just not as a true allergy. Jay Kosta Endwell NY

[Hornlist] Pitch: for Rachel & Paul & whoever else is interested...

ssible for pieces in various keys to be played on the same instrument, and for them all to sound reasonably ok. To me, piano thirds sound terrible - regardless of my not having perfect-pitch, or even decent-pitch... Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___

[Hornlist] Oil Advice

ss. If the weather conditions cause a larger than usual amount of water drainage from the horn, that might account for the need of more frequent oiling. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options

[Hornlist] RE: playing low/high

I (adult amateur player) think the low/high benefit comes from developing a large / strong /controlled air-flow and embouchure via the low range. Keeping a good / forward-moving air-flow is also necessary for high range. Jay Kosta Endwell NY

[Hornlist] A good snake?

ter every session - that keeps the mpc clean and prevents dampness in the case. I use a 1/2 inch 'chair leg tip' and a cloth patch on the end of the leadpipe to prevent water draining into the case. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player --- PLJ59 at aol.com

[Hornlist] re: Tonguing Trouble

erfect ending' of the previous note. Jay Kosta Endwell NY --- in reply to: David Keeffe david at systemsolve.net Wed Nov 16 16:14:47 CST 2005 Hello Fellow-Listers I seem to have developed the bad habit of accidentally ending notes w

[Hornlist] Re: What the heck is it? / Buescher Horns

3-valve non-compensating Buescher Euphonium which has the leadpipe going into the 2nd valve, and it also has a similar looking piece of external tubing for the air path. Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options

[Hornlist] re: harmonic series

Heather, Please clarify what fingering is used, and for which notes in the staff. I'm sure there is an understandable explanation to the situation, but I'm confused about the details. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player ___

[Hornlist] range problems

t downward - directly inward - directly backward - downward and inward towards the neck, back of jaw - etc. How do you describe where the 'pull' is aimed ? If you have another way to explain the proper feeling of the 'pull', please tell me about it. Jay K

[Hornlist] Valve cleaning

nterior of the leadpipe with a small cloth patch and a 'pull-thru' every month or so - be ready to catch the goo that comes out - you will probably be surprised Jay Kosta Endwell NY Amateur player ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscri

[Hornlist] High Notes

ou lower lip into the mouthpiece as most people do when they first try to play up high. Learn to flex the lower lip up as you pull the chin down. This strong flex also protects your lower lip from pressure." Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player - who has difficulty higher than g2

[Hornlist] Intonation in different registers

ogize for my mistake, Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Intonation in different registers

mperament and tuning, see - http://www.heincomputing.com/precise2.htm Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player, always trying to play in tune - sometimes successful... ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mai

[Hornlist] Lessons being taught on the Memphis list

(including internet, books, other players, other teachers, etc.) needs to be aware and careful about how and when to discuss such things with the 'primary teacher'. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player, not teacher, not student of teacher, ... __

[Hornlist] Looking for Giardinelli C series Gold Rim

n't get handled much, but a tool such as a mpc rim needs a thick plating inorder for the plating to last. You should discuss this with the person doing (or taking the order) for your plating - if the person is not familiar with different plating thicknesses, you should probably talk with so

[Hornlist] Intonation in different registers - update

I originally mentioned key of concert Ab - I meant concert Db (horn Ab) Find a single setting for the slides that allows 'proper sounding' major scales in the keys of concert: F, Eb, Db, G, A, Bb, and C. After that, it is up to the player! Jay Kosta Endwell NY amat

[Hornlist] Intonation in different registers

produce the desired pitch in the various ranges, modes, key signatures, etc. Find a single setting for the slides that allows 'proper sounding' major scales in the keys of concert: F, Eb, Ab, G, A, Bb, and C. After that, it is up to the player! Welcome to the struggle Jay K

[Hornlist] notation - web reference

This web page has a good descriptions of the various tems being used . http://www.music.sc.edu/fs/bain/atmi02/onc/ Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn

[Hornlist] List of beginner mouthpieces

o G above the staff, then it might be reasonable to start trying other mpc to see if they give any advantage. Jay Kosta Endwell NY amateur player -- Steve Freides steve at fridayscomputer.com .. In the interest of pedagogy and in my own interest a

[Hornlist] Re: Mouthpiece Survey

ere the horn mpc ends in relation to the venturi (smallest diameter) of the leadpipe. Horns do usually have a ferrule (band of metal) around the end of the leadpipe to provide extra strength, but that ferrule just surronds the tip of the leadpipe - it is not a separate mpc receiver. Jay Kosta Endwel

[Hornlist] Chambers Mouthpieces

A mpc bore of 5mm is very near to #9 drill size, so 5mm is slightly larger than a #10 and slightly smaller than a #8. Jay Kosta Endwell NY --- matthew scheffelman corusa1 at yahoo.com ... Pizka's mouthpiece has a 5mm bore. I think this is just over an #8 for drill size(please co

[Hornlist] Sound on an 8d

For me (amateur player, not particularly strong..), using a mpc with too large throat causes airy sound and short endurance, especially in the upper range. Bore size of about 11-12 is most useful for me, on Y668N. Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: horn

[Hornlist] 11th partial (general horn tuning)

ip or hand correction, if the slides are set to have a particular scale be 'real easy' then some other scale will be very difficult .. I use an electronic tuner for #1 & #2, but tune by ear for #3. Then again use the tuner to verify that I can play the notes in equal-temper with the t

[Hornlist] Brand X

That's the famous "Kreul" wrap.. Jay Kosta Endwell NY David Goldberg goldberg at wccnet.org I rented a horn in Mesa Arizona for my stay here - I can't tell what it is; there is no name, no identification. Can you guess? Here is I hope a sufficient

re: [Hornlist] Olds Ambassador horns

ven't tried others, and it was at least 5 years ago. Jay Kosta Endwell NY ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Tuning

e playing with others, you will still find it necessary to blend your intonation to match the group to produce the best ensemble sound. Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: WES-factory horn testing - NHR

determined to be unseemly to have a "Pope Sicola" ! < groan & :^) > Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: error

s also the 'factory visit' process that many pros use when selecting a new instrument. I'm sure that many of us are more selective about buying a bunch of bananas than was possible when we bought our horn! Jay Kosta Endwell NY c y writes: What is so ha

[Hornlist] off-beat notes - 'after-beats' or 'pickups' ?

Is there a music notation that indicates whether an off-beat note is to be played with the feeling of an after-beat (the 'pah' of oom-pah), or as a pickup note to the next on-beat (even if the on-beat is a rest)? Maybe all along we've been playing pickup notes, and not after-b

[Hornlist] Re: Hans Pizka's mouthpiece pressure questions answered

ill help increase endurance (I think Hans calls this "playing with a handicap"). Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Mouthpiece pressure

air, and keep your throat and shoulders relaxed. Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: spring theory

up? LB --- Perhaps the entire spring was brittle, and the violent un-winding upon the first break 'caused' the breaks in other places ? Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/m

[Hornlist] Re: horn metals

ng (because its medium-bore does not balance the use of NS metal). You should also check the Lawson website - see http://www.lawsonhorns.com/ it contains very good information! Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org