kadleck

Alex -

My guess is that you are correct. "Harmon" (to me) means no stem. (The exception might be some "classical" shows, though most writers are pretty good about saying, "with stem" if they want it.)

I just finished doing a show that had "harmon - stem 1/2 extended" in it. (Kind of a pain.)

Often the style of music dictates the use of the stem. In the 1930's, almost all harmon mute stuff was with a stem. Later on the opposite was true.

We usually just play in the stand or off mic when we see "in hat". Though certain writers (like Don Sebesky) insist on us using the stone lined derby. It is a cool sound but a drag to use.

Thanks -
Tony