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Originally Posted by Fluffy615  Wimer and Tony I agree with you. I must admit while trying out the NYTC horns I played some scales up around C and D, just to compare to my own horn. I wanted to see if it was easier and better in tune than mine. But I tried to play to the wall away from everyone, and I also tried to hear sound quality, but that was difficult. I remember going to this event in years past and this was always a problem, but it used to be in bigger rooms. It didn't seem to be as bad. This is a much smaller facility. I love high notes as much as the next guy, but I had to get out there. You had to actually yell if you wanted to have a conversation. But then there was the sanity of Chris Gekker's performance! What a contrast. All the performers were great.
Bob |
You hit the nail squarely on the head.
When I try a new instrument, I try to hear how the instrument and I get along.
I must see how softly I can play on the horn. Does the horn have good intonation? Can I play my vision of the trumpet, or does the horn fight me. This, and many other things about the horn can be discovered without blowing down the walls.
Wilmer