| A while back I voiced these sentiments on the TH:
The lungs are the FUEL TANK.
The embouchure and mouthpiece are the FUEL INJECTORS/CARBURETOR.
The lead pipe is the INTAKE MANIFOLD.
The valve block (pistons) are the CYLINDERS/ENGINE BLOCK.
The bell assembly is the EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
I know that this is a "gearhead" analysis, but...anyone who has ever modified an internal combustion engine knows that all of the components must be in balance. They must be chosen carefully, or the engine will not run efficiently and reach its full potential.
As trumpeters we probably know far less than engine builders because we don't have books and diagnostic read-outs to guide us. So much of what we do is based on "purchase" trial and error. We let someone else make the inital purchase so we don't make an error.
A particular horn could be "stuffy" to a strong player and "open" to a far weaker one.
All the best.
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PAUL NELSON - Eclipse White Lightning / Getzen Eterna 900 Classic |