[Hornlist] RE: Using a Mirror

2009-08-27 Thread Simon Varnam
ith a web cam. Even if the mpc position is OK the angle of the mouthpipe can cause localised pressure problems. Just a thought. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ar

Re: [Hornlist] Confusing transposition (double post)

2009-08-15 Thread Simon Varnam
#x27;d say, get a set of Brahms symphonies on CD and scores, and go through them (at least the juiciest bits) singing the parts as you go (with fingering). You'll get used to it. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set o

Re: [Hornlist] Play high to play low

2009-07-03 Thread Simon Varnam
ubt it's a method to recommend. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] OT: solo beginnings

2009-06-28 Thread Simon Varnam
Schubert: Symphony #9 in C Too obvious? Beethoven: Symphony #1 second Mvt or doesn't 2nd violin count as solo? :-) Simon - - - - - - - - - - On 2009/06/29, at 12:39, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu wrote: Name compositions for orchestra (including concerti) that begin with a one single,

Re: Re: [Hornlist] (Czech) recordings

2009-06-28 Thread Simon Varnam
might have been the safest option. A previous post got so mangled in the digester that I didn't know who the artist was: a fabulous Czech woman hornist, Vladim=EDra Kl=E1ns=k=E1,=20 ... She studied with Vladimir Kub=E1t at=20the Prague Conservatory

Re: [Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-25 Thread Simon Varnam
to be very well-behaved with this respect; they respond to posts succinctly and don't get pushy. Do the ones who post long lists here make some contribution to the maintenance of the list, perhaps? Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscri

[Hornlist] Re: Playing under a ceiling fan

2009-06-07 Thread Simon Varnam
'm sure you've experienced this frequently. That, by the way, is why jazz players pluck their basses; it spreads the sound in all directions. Well, I've got some homework to do now; I must brush up on the quantum theory or sound. Simple Simon ___

Re: [Hornlist] "wearable" fixed bell case?

2009-06-05 Thread Simon Varnam
en you get where you are going. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: 4. Re: Playing under a ceiling fan-not too horn related

2009-05-31 Thread Simon Varnam
extremely short, fast, repeated, upward glissando. 10 mini trombones per second, each of them slightly sharp...most disturbing! :-) 3) The speed of sound also depends on air-pressure so ..ouch, my brain hurts. Simon V ___ post: horn@music.m

[Hornlist] Sacrilege!

2009-05-20 Thread Simon Varnam
http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/assets/library/090506picoftheday--124160552068348500.jpg "A visitor to the Goldener Sternen restaurant in Freiburg, Germany, uses one of three baritone horns installed as ..." :-[ Simon ___

Re: [Hornlist] trios for three horns

2009-05-20 Thread Simon Varnam
for a long time. How about the others; Schneider, Dauprat and Tripperies ? (What nationality is that last guy? :-D ) Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: metronome.....

2009-05-15 Thread Simon Varnam
ht. "Sorry, officer. I was driving so fast it looked green to me!" Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 77, Issue 5

2009-05-04 Thread Simon Varnam
recording? :-) Then how do you explain the fingering: 0-1-0 (using thumb valve) for the top 3 notes, at 56 seconds? It looks to me like : [B0] f Cf[F12]a[F0]c-[F1]d-[F0]c Where BO=open Bb horn, F12=1&2 on high F horn "C" meaning written c within the stave, "c" m

Re: RE: AW: [Hornlist] update to recordings (Tiny URLs)

2009-04-16 Thread Simon Varnam
ore accessing the site. Example: --- Preview of TinyURL.com/NYTTiffany This TinyURL redirects to: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/us/15land.html?_r=1&em Proceed to this site. --- Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or se

[Hornlist] Re: tuning meter recommendations

2009-04-06 Thread Simon Varnam
e and can run down overnight, especially if the light gets switched on too. It can also start emitting a tuning tone from the bottom of your bag, which can be altered in pitch, but rarely stopped, by deliberate or accidental prodding. Highly embarrassing. Not

[Hornlist] RE: Oil & horn mayonnaise

2009-03-21 Thread Simon Varnam
Val wrote: warm (not hot) water Would you (i.e. generally) expound on the reasons for this, please? Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Pre-performance muscle condition tips?

2009-03-15 Thread Simon Varnam
tes, you will still lack the control to use it well. This can lead to "over-shooting" high notes, as I know from experience. :-( Simon (rank amateur) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/

Re: [Hornlist] Leadpipe Advice

2009-03-07 Thread Simon Varnam
son, I use a Pizka. I presume they would have been rolled over to make a thicker rim than the metal of the sheet itself. Simon P.S. a friend bought me a Parrot while he was in China: incredible! Now I have an instrument to leave out for the kids to play with. And I appreciate even my cheap

[Hornlist] Re: Slide grease - differentperspective

2009-03-04 Thread Simon Varnam
can use the rest of the can on your bike. :-) Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 74, Issue 17

2009-02-11 Thread Simon Varnam
On 2009/02/12, at 3:00, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu wrote: message: 7 date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:43:40 - (GMT) from: "Kit Wolf" subject: Re: AW: [Hornlist] shortest valve slide Kit, didn´t you see my explanation, why the first valve came as a full step valve first ? Of course. And it

[Hornlist] The Wag

2009-02-09 Thread Simon Varnam
http://www.otheroom.com/namm07/images/wag.jpg http://www.otheroom.com/namm07/techno.html#continuum http://www.xpresense.com/ "The Wag" I wonder if this item could be used to open up a whole new world for the natural horn? :D Simon ___

[Hornlist] Re: Re: Why is shortest valve slide in the middle?

2009-02-08 Thread Simon Varnam
CC me when you post to the list, please? Thanks, Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Why is shortest valve slide in the middle?

2009-02-07 Thread Simon Varnam
Sorry about the delayed reaction: I received some private responses (Thank you!) and missed those which came only to the list until they reached me in the digest. m(_ _)m from: "hans.pi...@t-online.de" subject: Re: [Hornlist] Why is shortest valve slide in the middle? Simon,

Re: [Hornlist] Why is shortest valve slide in the middle?

2009-02-05 Thread Simon Varnam
bad hand... did I really say that... sorry! :-) Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Why is shortest valve slide in the middle?

2009-02-05 Thread Simon Varnam
used valves while the standard horn was still natural. Simple Simon :-Q (finger in mouth) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [hornlist]Inauguration picture

2009-02-05 Thread Simon Varnam
Incredible!! You can almost read their parts! I'm curious about the three people to the left (as viewed) of the horns, who have no instruments. Surely it doesn't take three to operate a fire extinguisher. :-) Simon On 2009/02/06, at 10:21, Leonard & Peggy Brown wrote:

Re: [Hornlist] Doubling instruments

2009-02-05 Thread Simon Varnam
Carlisle wrote: so I volunteered to play the handbell in G. Huh, another of these people who ENJOY transposition.. :D Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive

[Hornlist] Aliens?

2009-02-01 Thread Simon Varnam
Should I forward this to SETI? If not, what would you suggest? Simon On 2009/02/02, at 7:42, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu wrote: message: 14 date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 22:27:06 + from: lewho...@yahoo.com subject: Re: [Hornlist] "Dent&

[Hornlist] Re: "Dent" bags

2009-02-01 Thread Simon Varnam
an accordion on its way to Japan. :-( Simon To Lawrence and Cabbage; No, not THAT "underground" (I'm not old enough): the Tube in London! (OMG, now we're going to get some tube jokes..) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] Re: Jaws Theme - Wagner Tuba

2009-01-28 Thread Simon Varnam
if I recall correctly it is almost like the build up of tension maybe depicting like a hunting sharp perhaps? Almost! The word you are looking for is, I believe, "snark". :-) Kind regards, another Simon ___ post: horn@music.m

[Hornlist] Jaws Theme - Wagner Tuba

2009-01-28 Thread Simon Twigge
t 100% sure it was a piano accomp); if I recall correctly it is almost like the build up of tension maybe depicting like a hunting sharp perhaps? Kind regards, Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://m

[Hornlist] RE: Donato

2009-01-10 Thread Simon Locke
to be condoned, in my humble opinion, by anyone who really loves the horn. Take care all, Simon Locke ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: A Practicing dilemma

2008-12-12 Thread Simon Varnam
play the notes above the c in the third space. Just a guideline. Simon On 2008/12/13, at 3:00, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu wrote: message: 8 date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:12:52 -0500 from: sirgallihad subject: Re: [Hornlist] A Practicing dilemma Well, my warmup consists of mainly a mix of arba

Re: [Hornlist] A Practicing dilemma

2008-12-11 Thread Simon Varnam
than written gets me back in good form when I've been playing lots of high notes. My 2 lumens. Simon On 2008/12/12, at 3:00, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu wrote: message: 2 date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:45:18 -0500 from: sirgallihad subject: [Hornlist] A Practicing dilemma Hi horn listers,

Re: [Hornlist] Christmas, religious music, other questions

2008-12-03 Thread Simon Varnam
When did you realise it wasn't yours? Sorry, there are too many unknowns to judge what caused the apparent difference. :-( Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Brahms Trio, Op. 40

2008-11-20 Thread Simon Varnam
the right page. Same problem as in the video URLs once before. Don't ask me why! Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] French horn and brass demonstrations

2008-11-07 Thread Simon Locke
Dear Colleagues, Please pass this information to folks who might be interested. Hornist Simon Locke and pianist Abigail Johnson have a new website for their brass instrument demonstration project. It can be found at www.brassmaster.org Please feel free to have a look around the site. The

[Hornlist] Alexander 1103

2008-10-08 Thread Simon Varnam
r?) immensely, and a Pizka mp has helped too. (I grew up on a Lidl BF and also played an early Yamaha double.) FWIW BTW I was surprised to hear that they were released so long ago. I got mine in the 90s. Simon On 2008/10/09, "Steve Freides" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote subject:

[Hornlist] Re: Flutter-tonguing

2008-10-04 Thread Simon Varnam
On 2008/10/04, at 2:00, <[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: nobody has been able to teach me to curl my tongue. Can't do it. No way. Roll up the sides into a tube? I've heard it may be genetic. Can your Dad do it? :-) Simon _

[Hornlist] Help with transposition?

2008-09-19 Thread Simon Varnam
http://kk.org/ct2/2008/08/other-isomorphic-keyboards.php Get one of these! Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: Re: [Hornlist] piece for brass quintet and organ to bring down thehouse?

2008-09-06 Thread Simon Varnam
from: "David Lamb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Go to www.classical.net. Search for Lamb. Scroll down to #9 (I think) -- mp3 downloads. Click on "Bon appétit." Then scroll down to "On Vacation" and get the free download. Or click here: http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/lambjd/music

[Hornlist] grass band? NstrictlyHR

2008-08-27 Thread Simon Varnam
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=84742&videoChannel=4 Apparently in the Philipines there is a traditional of bamboo bands. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/

[Hornlist] youtube URL

2008-08-23 Thread Simon Varnam
Val, I compared the URL you gave us with the one on the site when I DID find it. They are slightly different. If you cut out the "3D" from the middle of the URL it works fine. Just don't ask me why!! :-) Simon ___ post: horn@mu

[Hornlist] Re: Horn sound projector

2008-06-22 Thread Simon Varnam
It's called a "mute". :D S message: 6 date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:57:51 -0500 from: Karon Ismari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] Horn sound projector Please excuse the poor description but I remember having seen a round (cone shaped maybe) sound projector (correct term?) connected to som

[Hornlist] Re:Re: What Is This?

2008-06-07 Thread Simon Varnam
ut in this particular case I think it helps to clarify exactly what I'm talking about.) Absolutely! I debated whether to use "French" and decided to avoid getting someone's back upmy mistake. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: What Is This?

2008-06-07 Thread Simon Varnam
n high Eb, which I was told was a "tenor horn". No, I didn't : I started on our garden hose, come to think of it. :-) Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Gershwin

2008-06-04 Thread Simon Varnam
Just as a side note Wikipedia states that "American in Paris" was a NY Philharmonic commission and in fact they did the premier but no one did the commission. Wikipedia is not always a good source Debbie Schmidt Tisch Center for the Arts I hope you corrected it. That's what wiki depends on. S

[Hornlist] malformed video ID-> solution

2008-06-01 Thread Simon Varnam
n't a clue. I merely noticed, when I got to Valerie's recommended video by searching for it, that the URL was the same except for these 2 characters. SImon On Jun 2, 2008, at 2:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: from: Jason Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] for no

Re: [Hornlist] Speaking of Welsh horn treasure....

2008-05-26 Thread Simon Varnam
ade For French Horn Anthony Randall: Swings And Roundabouts etc. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: NHR - 2 for 1

2008-04-30 Thread Simon Varnam
Did you notice that the mouth man is also conducting? Thanks, David! Simon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkJ03vm8FJk Do we ever do anything like this? Is this properly called a duet? David Goldberg ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe

Re: [Hornlist] Vintage dress

2008-03-02 Thread Simon Varnam
I also note that the hand in the bell is not in an outrageous position. Maybe she IS a horn player. S ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Ebay Waldhorn - Engel Wien Artikelnummer: 140206514044

2008-02-15 Thread Simon Twigge
Can anyone provide any further information about this horn and this wrap? It seems to be quite common on the German and Austrian ebay sites - I wonder if it is an Alto and if it is a design for military bands perhaps? Thanks Simon No virus found in this outgoing message

Re:Re: [Hornlist] Instruments

2008-02-12 Thread Simon Varnam
d "common". I'd say violins are often pretty unpopular, especially that one at the front who thinks he should be the conductor. :-) Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.ed

[Hornlist] RE: F horn fingerings

2008-02-09 Thread Simon Varnam
s not mean getting the right pitch. and expressed it better! :-) Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] NHR What happened here?

2008-02-03 Thread Simon Varnam
Can any of you computer-savvy people tell me what happened to the post (from Horn Digest, Vol 62, Issue 5) below? Why is there only one word per line? It happened to someone on another list yesterday, but we were unable to identify a cause or remedy. Thanks Simon message: 17 date: Sun

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Horn Digest, Vol 61, Issue 22

2008-01-24 Thread Simon Varnam
you want to keep in the reply BEFORE you click the REPLY button. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re:OT: Is there a trumpet list similar to this horn list?

2008-01-09 Thread Simon Varnam
. Which of course may be affected by fingering too. Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

RE: [Hornlist] Humperdink "Evening Prayer" from "Hansel Und Gretal"

2008-01-09 Thread Simon Twigge
Perhaps you could re-orchestrate the Vienna Horns arrangement which I think is for 4 Wagner Tubas and 8 Horns published by www.primverlag.at -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Costen Sent: 08 January 2008 14:52 To: The Horn List Subject: [

Re: [Hornlist] 2nd horn solo in Beethoven 7

2007-12-18 Thread Simon Varnam
"DalleyHN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On narrow bore natural horns in use in Beethoven's time ... How narrow WERE they? Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] Re: [NHR] Englilsh inconsistencies

2007-12-13 Thread Simon Varnam
Steve wrote: How about Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwantisiliogogogoch, a village in Wales. Used to be my nearest railway station! But it was quicker to commute by bicycle than to wait in line to ask for a ticket home. :-) Simon

[Hornlist] Rare event? (slightly NHR)

2007-12-10 Thread Simon Varnam
item from the BBC website: BBC On This Day (9 December 1952) "Last night, the Sadler's Wells theatre had to end a performance of La Traviata after the first act because the auditorium had filled with fog." ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscri

Re: RE: [Hornlist] Re: Shipping horns

2007-11-18 Thread Simon Varnam
ogen at all times or else they will ...( add your own scary consequence). Horn players will know that most manufacturers supply these devices with the instrument. But seriously, what do they do with items that will seriously damage the customs inspector if opened without due precautions? Call

[Hornlist] Re: RE: Soundwear

2007-11-18 Thread Simon Varnam
Cabbage wrote: The situation is even worse for valve oil. I spent $4.95 on my most recent purchase. This is over $12,000 a barrel! Luckily, a barrel of valve oil will last a long time, even though it doesn't fit very easily in the little compartment of my MB case. You've got it

Re: [Hornlist] Japanese Horn Quartet Music

2007-11-17 Thread Simon Varnam
nd come up with very little. No comments on this piece except that it was performed (in a number of concerts) , and generally derisive comments on his music (mainly for "anime", it seems). Anyway here are the links if you want to look further. Simon (Maybe significantly, the composer

Re: [Hornlist] tuners?

2007-11-03 Thread Simon Varnam
some grief. As a precaution, I leave its "mode" switch to "sound" when I switch off, so I'll hear it if it gets switched on. Serious Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.ed

Re: [Hornlist] tuners?

2007-11-02 Thread Simon Varnam
You should get a third hand one. Your first 2 hands will be busy. Simple Simon On 2007/11/03, at 11:41, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: message: 18 date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 21:44:23 -0400 from: "Mark Syslo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] tuners? Anyone have a hand-held tuner

[Hornlist] Weght loss!!

2007-10-14 Thread Simon Locke
anyone else? or I am suffering from a psychological change as well or maybe it is the ageing process! Look forward to hearing other people's experiences. Take care Simon No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.9

re: [Hornlist] lead pipe & mpc connection

2007-10-08 Thread Simon Varnam
FyYWN0ZXJpc3R pY3Mg b2YgeW91ciBob3JuLiAgT25jZSB5b3UgZmluZCBhIHN3ZWV0IHNwb3QsIG1hcmsgaXQgYW5 kIHJl cGxhY2UgdGhlIFRlZmxvbiB0YXBlIHdoZW5ldmVyIHlvdSBuZWVkLiAgDQoNCkppbSBFdmV yc29u DQpDb3IgSUlJIExha2V3b29kIFN5bXBob255DQpDb3IgSUkgSmVmZmVyc29uIFN5bXBob25 5 Is this my problem, or the se

[Hornlist] Re: Hyperlinks NHR

2007-10-07 Thread Simon Varnam
uspect I updated the site while you were typing, so we may have got crossed lines here. The location with the original address no longer exists and the only one you can find is the latest version, as in your post. Thanks for bothering, and any further comments or advice will be most welcome.

Re: [Hornlist] RE:Website advice please! (HR)

2007-10-06 Thread Simon Varnam
Thanks for all the helpful comments. Latest update: Minimal capitals, no spaces, even in page names: http://web.mac.com/ogawa_family/iWeb/meisterwerkstatte/englishtop.html and as requested, a tinyurl: http://tinyurl.com/2udwwk Many thanks to all! Simon

[Hornlist] RE:Website advice please! (HR)

2007-10-06 Thread Simon Varnam
s I know). very gratefully yours, Simon Varnam ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Website advice please! (HR)

2007-10-06 Thread Simon Varnam
er. Your advice will be much appreciated. http://web.mac.com/ogawa_family/iWeb/Meister%20Werkstatte/ English%20Top.html gratefully yours, Simon Varnam ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] BERP...excuse me

2007-09-26 Thread Simon Varnam
Thanks for the recommendation, Eldon. I couldn't find a picture on the site. Is this the kind that usually sends air through the horn but leaks if you press too hard, or does it leak all the time? Simon On 2007/09/26, at 15:39, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: message: 15 date: Tue, 25 Sep 20

[Hornlist] Alexander MY Mouthpieces

2007-09-12 Thread Simon Twigge
idths & Internal Diameters. Many thanks, Simon No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.15/1002 - Release Date: 11/09/2007 17:46 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscri

Re: [Hornlist] Quechup and quoting

2007-09-08 Thread Simon Varnam
from: Joyce Rainwalker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Snippity... I do get a little weary of having to scan through an entire thread to get to the new comment. Hear, hear! S ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis

Re: Re: [Hornlist] What should I be doing in the practice room?

2007-08-05 Thread Simon Varnam
shocked to find I wasn't as in tune with myself as I'd expected, and coming in after rests (with the metronome track muted) was educational too. :-) Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis

[Hornlist] RE: embouchure change

2007-07-25 Thread Simon Varnam
Valerie Wells wrote: ...have students spit out grains of rice, one by one, from between their lips ... Water melon seeds. Much more fun. And have a bucket to spit them into, to develop control. :-) Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] NHR re: National Symphony and "the year 1812"

2007-07-08 Thread Simon Varnam
Yes, I know that 1812 was a political statement, but not about the U.S. No? The troops were decimated piecemeal while the emperor got home safely. Sound familiar? SPV ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://m

[Hornlist] writing skills

2007-06-07 Thread Simon Varnam
to him for advise. . But don't neglect your other studies. Pay attention in English class to improve your writing skills. Very important at the college level. Excellent adviCe, Richard! :-) Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu un

Re: [Hornlist] Highest note

2007-05-30 Thread Simon Varnam
?? I'd assumed they'd used a tuba and something else for the extreme notes. Simple Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] RE: On Edge

2007-05-17 Thread Simon Varnam
Well I had a thuthpithion that you were jutht taking the p .. .. er pulling our legth. Thimon from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I always try to write contributions that offer good, salad information. Those who read my words carefully will discover that they are full of pith. Gotta go, Cabba

[Hornlist] Re: centering pitch

2007-05-15 Thread Simon Varnam
tight bore for a youngster. (My teacher was reputable and is now head of an educational establishment in the UK.) Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: centering pitch

2007-05-13 Thread Simon Varnam
s part leader in the community band, with little time for one-on-one.) Many thanks to all. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] centering pitch

2007-05-13 Thread Simon Varnam
Simple Simon strikes again: I'm still not sure what this "as it lies on the horn" means (and no cabbaging please!). "Tweaking" with the hand changes the effective length of the air column which surely changes the center "as it lies on the horn". In this c

Re: [Hornlist] The Instrument Encyclopedia Database

2007-04-16 Thread Simon Varnam
Interesting staggered 2nd valve to accommodate the longer middle finger. :-) Would the valves be simple "blocked off" cylinders with holes in the sides? I can't see how the air going into the first valve could be directed right into the slide and left into 2nd valve and still have a curve, un

[Hornlist] RE: Advice for a Noisy H179

2007-04-11 Thread Simon Varnam
mouth into the horn, even though I keep my teeth clean. -> Gently with the shower hose. Simon ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] When requesting Nowlen paper

2007-04-09 Thread Simon Varnam
If put this file on my iDisk, anyone could download it from my public folder if they get the free "iDisk Utility" software. (This is for Windows users. Mac users have this capability already.) I'll put the address on the list if and when it's ready. What do you think? Simo

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 51, Issue 14

2007-03-14 Thread Simon Varnam
onal, not a physical necessity. The zero for the Celsius scale has reason, conventional though it be. Fahrenheit had a reason for choosing his zero differently. Is there a reason why any particular pitch should be given a particular name apart f

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 51, Issue 14

2007-03-14 Thread Simon Varnam
onal, not a physical necessity. The zero for the Celsius scale has reason, conventional though it be. Fahrenheit had a reason for choosing his zero differently. Is there a reason why any particular pitch should be given a particular name apart f

[Hornlist] Dennis Brain once more

2007-03-14 Thread Simon Varnam
On 2007/03/15, at 2:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: message: 11 date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:43:47 +0100 from: "hans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: RE: [Hornlist] Re:Dennis Brain once more Sorry, Simon, why is there no use for a DVD in PAL format in NTSC land ? You can play it in yo

[Hornlist] Re:Dennis Brain once more

2007-03-13 Thread Simon Varnam
e publicity like this on Youtube they could make a fortune. Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] international notation

2007-03-13 Thread Simon Varnam
tes. Usually, of course. This IS confusing! Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: RE: Dennis Brain, Simon's questions.

2007-03-09 Thread Simon Varnam
leave just a small portion on YouTube...it will entice people to buy the full video. Do you happen to know where it's available online? On DVD? Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/ma

[Hornlist] Re: Beethovan Sonata - Dennis Brain

2007-03-08 Thread Simon Varnam
. I'd thought the V formed by 1st finger and thumb were used, 3) He seems to nod when making long interval jumps, 4) Is it an optical illusion or is that really a white-wall bell? Why? Thanks Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set

[Hornlist] hornlist

2007-03-07 Thread Simon Varnam
Dear Vallerie, I'm having trouble following the debate because all your mails (which come to me in the digest) get heavily peppered with things like this: "=0D=0A=0D=0A", (see below) . Is there anything you can do about this? Thanks. Simon . Thanks, Herb F

[Hornlist] Re: Performance of Note

2007-03-01 Thread Simon Varnam
message: 7 date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:19:19 -0600 from: "Bill Gross" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] Performance of Note in Dallas Which note? Not that high Ab that people arguing about, is it? Lettice ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsu

[Hornlist] NHR Engineering vocabulary

2007-03-01 Thread Simon Varnam
list. Thanks in advance, Simon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Re: Synesthesia

2007-02-22 Thread Simon Varnam
Do you have it too, Matthew, or is your spelling of "pallete" a simple typo? :-) On 2007/02/23, at 3:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curiously, he had the gift of Synesthesia. I think that fact alone may explain much of his sound palate. Matthew Scheffelman Interesting topic. Thanks for bringi

[Hornlist] Easier trios?

2007-02-13 Thread Simon Varnam
, so something specifically for horn would probably be better than the arrangements of popular pieces ("Liebestraum" for saxophone trios and the like) that are available on the music shops around here. Any recommendations? Simon ___ pos

[Hornlist] Easier trios?

2007-02-13 Thread Simon Varnam
, so something specifically for horn would probably be better than the arrangements of popular pieces ("Liebestraum" for saxophone trios and the like) that are available on the music shops around here. Any recommendations? Simon ___ pos

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