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Old 03-30-2008, 04:54 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: flugelhorn question

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Originally Posted by PSH View Post
the trigger serves the same function as the 3rd slide finger ring on a trumpet. so the difference is that Ds and C#s on a flugel with a trigger will play in tune. I have no info on rotary valve horns...perhaps someone else can chime in?

~PSH
A thirde slide trigger is standard on my rotary flugels, as most makers, such as Thein Brothers.
In addition, a first slide trigger could be added.
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