| While playing in a quintet (the only trumpet) at Interlochen with the first Trombone player of the Philadelphia Orchestra, I found that intonation is critical. You are listening for that harmonic "buzz" between instruments…….best to find others for the group who do not have intonation problems……but if played softly or moderately in volume, you can listen to yourself very well on how you fit…..not to over blow but rather to blend……………then you can tell what your intonation is as well as your general tone and musicianship…………a true joy in making music.
The other tech route: Go buy yourself a "Quik Tune" and test out your horn at all levels and take notes and adjust accordingly.
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