I like that one too; and if you add the right thumb as for E, you can get Až! [These work on both my Stowasser (Vienna, not Amati's "Stowasser" mark) and my...
In a message dated 3/1/2009 7:15:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... And if you finger low D and raise RH 1, you can get a low G. **************Get a jump start...
That fingering should give you a low f-sharp not G. Finger low e-flat FH one up for a G and a low C-sharp for a simulated low F. If each of these chords are...
In a message dated 3/1/2009 9:27:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, r.meek@... ... Your mileage may vary. **************Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a...
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Robert Howe
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Mar 2, 2009 3:24 am
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And, I have a 4000 series Heckel that has a divided bell that accommodating a low 'A'. The bell separates in half for a low 'A' extension. RMeek ... From:...
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Robert Howe
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Mar 2, 2009 4:51 am
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Geez, I dunno, I've never been able to make any of the special fingerings (multiphonics) produce notes below B-flat. I must use the "wrong" type of reed. So I...
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I have a profiler for sale. It is setup with a .043" spine that doesn't taper much till the tip. It is a single profiler that leaves a .005 spine. I used...
... accommodating a low 'A'. The bell separates in half for a low 'A' extension. ... in the late ... horn parts, Eb ... his ... Loree will ... as I know ... ...
I've been booked to play the contra part in this next month. It's not a piece I'm familiar with and I wonder if any of you have played it and can tell me if...
... As far as I remember, there's nothing to be concerned about. Frankly, it's a pretty awful derivative piece. I try to see good in most music I have to...
Hi Bruce, Have to agree with David, its not the best piece in the world. The only bit to worry about is the start of the second movement (i think, its near...
... I agree, David. I worked at Boosey & Hawkes when the London office signed him on, based solely at that time for the diamond commercial music he wrote. It...
Hello everyone, Does anyone know what's going on with the Met Contra audition? Have they sent out the list yet? I've heard nothing about it in the last month...
Hi all, In this piece, there is a contra solo in the movement entitled Le Chambre magique. In my music, the solo appears twice and the second time it is an...
According the the Durand full score at IMSLP ( http://imslp.org/wiki/Le_Martyre_de_Saint_S%C3%A9bastien_(Debussy%2C_Claude) )? the solo is in the same octave...
I played contra on the very first complete recording of this piece (I was 16 years old at the time!!). The solo is in the same octave both times. The...
Arthur Grossman
artg@...
Mar 12, 2009 5:47 pm
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That's a very cool website, Thomas! Thanks for citing it. And who knew Debussy every thought twice about the contra! I think I remember seeing a score to...
I've got nothing either except for an email saying it would be on May 11th. I am hoping that is no longer the case, unless the list comes soon. Shawn...
Hi everyone, I'm putting the word out that I am selling my Fast model Fox contra. It was purchased new in August 2007. Anyone who is interested can email me...
Dear Colleagues, The Bill Douglas flute/oboe/bassoon/piano commission project is in full swing. Bill has made a substantial start to the work and expects to...
I've got a question about the "Rienzi" Serpent part. I'm playing kfg and I'm thinking I shouldn't be playing what is printed, but play it up an octave. The...
The University of Arkansas will be hosting the National Symphony Orchestra on Monday, March 30, 2009. Events include double-reed masterclasses and an...
Forsyth's 'Orchestration' gives the Serpent as a Bb instrument (this should be indicated on the score or part) with range down to written B1 (the B below the...
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