Re: [Hornlist] Tuning a double horn(playing sharp)

2008-01-22 Thread David Goldberg
Here's good practice for blending your low chops with your high chops: Kopprasch #23, #56, #32. { David Goldberg: [EMAIL PROTECTED] } { Math Dept, Washtenaw Community College } { Ann Arbor Michigan } ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu

RE: [Hornlist] Tuning a double horn(playing sharp)

2008-01-21 Thread hans
Yes, Valerie, you have understood it right. All has to be played with about the same embouchure setting. The only difference is it, to open more or to close the opening between the lips by the use of the jaw more, but in a very sublime manner. This can work only, if you use not more than the

RE: [Hornlist] Tuning a double horn(playing sharp)

2008-01-20 Thread hans
It means, that you cramp the one or the opposite way. Why not playing all relaxed with less vertical pressure, mouthpiece set at the edge of the lower lip so it pulls the lip opening open enough ? You would soon find out that you play more relaxed without getting sharp or flat. Getting flat due to