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03-11-2007, 09:24 AM
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| Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006
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 | Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? A Hypothetical... I'm an almost intermediate player without a horn. I can't afford to buy or repair one. Someone is offering me one of three horns for free. They all sound great, good pitch, and are equal in every way except: One "blows easy," One slots nicely, and One has great valve action. Teacher, which one should I take? |
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03-11-2007, 09:34 AM
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| Moderator Fortissimo User  Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? A Hypothetical answer... Do you really want some thing that blows???? That one is gone. Now you can play the slots or have some good valve action. If you get a little good action, you might feel good, but you still don't have a good horn. I would play the slots and when you hit it buy a good horn. Hey DST just started and I'm giddy from the lack of sleep! -cw-
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03-11-2007, 09:35 AM
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| New Friend  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville TN
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? have good valves, you must... The valves have much to do with the blow and the slotting. If the valve is slow or bouncy, sound like crap, you will... |
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03-11-2007, 10:00 AM
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| Artitst in Residence  Forte User  Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY
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__________________ Be sure Brain is engaged before putting Mouthpiece in gear. S.Suark 1951 | |
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03-11-2007, 02:05 PM
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| Moderator Fortissimo User  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? It doesn't matter. You will get used to whatever that you have. If I were you, I would find a way to hypothetically get all three and theoretically drive yourself psychologically nuts trying to figure out which one is probably the best.........
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03-11-2007, 02:25 PM
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| Forte User  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? Quote:
I'll lump myself in there too. I've bought some very nice instruments over the last year, they don't make me a better player. It is an enjoyable and fun hobby/past time/avocation. All the Best, Richard | |
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03-11-2007, 03:27 PM
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| Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? God Bless those of you who like to play nice, and boo to you whose retort I abort...I'm just weeding out horns from my ebay collection, and seeking wisdom in doing so. Can't I go about it in "around the bush manner"? You guys are great, I really mean that.............. |
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03-11-2007, 09:28 PM
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| Pianissimo User  Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? As you develop as a player, you might find that you prefer a free-blowing horn. As you develop as a player, you might find that you prefer loose slots. As you develop as a player, you'll never find that you prefer inferior valves. Sorry, I can't tell you the exact one I'd hypothetically accept, but I can tell you which one I wouldn't.
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03-12-2007, 09:29 AM
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| Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006
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| Re: Man without a horn. Teachers, what should I do? John, Thank you so much. I know it seems obvious to advanced and professional players that expensive professional horns usually provide the "essentials," but my choices are limited, presently. Of course I realize a repair man can improve poor valves on a good blowing and slotting horn, and I might just do that now. |
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