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Old 03-20-2007, 10:55 AM   #10 (permalink)
Luis M. Araya
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Re: E flat Flugelhorn for Mahler's third posthorn solo

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Originally Posted by Jon Kratzer View Post
Maybe it's just me, but I would shy from the flugel. Remember posthorn still has a brilliance to it that Flugels lack. A Cornet would fit tone more, or an actual post horn lol. Just try to get a pure sound and shine with it. I've even used C trumpet with a felt bag over the bell..

Jon
Jon, as I remember that flugel model is not as dark as Bflat flugelhorns, at least the one I played. Have you played one?

For Ed, How was the intonation in the one you played?
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