The following horn poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: What are you most interested in finding when you look for Horn related ...
horn@yahoogroups.com
Sep 1, 2004 7:53 am
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... print on ... well as music ... recomended as the ... area. these ... I am at the trifocal stage - absolutely can't wear my glasses during an orchestra...
As a presbyopic* ophthalmologist, I have tried several solutions to the problem of getting clear vision at the music-stand distance. I am pretty satisfied now...
Thanks for the thoughtful replies. In my case it's not light--it happens in broad daylight. Age? Maybe, but I've had the problem as long as I can remember. I...
... distance. Most dispensers around here offer a free second pair of glasses. With my very first pair of bifocals (two years ago) I ordered a pair of middle ...
... Advice to everyone who needs glasses to see the music: when you see your eye doctor, bring a piece of music (and maybe even a music stand!) into the exam...
Greg Campbell
glc_horn@...
Sep 1, 2004 5:36 pm
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... That's exactly what I do, except I use mid-range contact lenses I got for computer use. Same concept. The mid-range are perfect for the computer and the...
Hi Greg, et al, I have found that the bifocal works best for me. I get the largest lower section available focused at music stand distance and the smaller...
Several members of our community orchestra (including the ophthalmologist who plays 2nd oboe) wear the half-glasses. Personally I find them insufficient and ...
Margaret wrote: "Herb, I am not embarrassed to admit that I heavily mark my parts. I circle key changes, even write them in the margin of pages. I have...
... But whatever you do, if you can't transpose at sight and have to write the transposed notes in, erase them before you turn the music in. It's confusing to...
"The Conn thumb valve on the 10 and 11D run a close second in awkward design too, in my opinion." I agree 100% - and I have just finished making an alternate...
Hello, folks-- Many years ago as much younger player I had the opportunity to play an old Alexander. It responded beautifully and I have pined after it ever...
jonathan.yoder@...
Sep 1, 2004 10:36 pm
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The Woodwind and Brasswind store in Indiana might be worth checking out. I made a 5 hour trip there and back about 2 summers ago and played 103s for a couple...
I got this computer up and running here is a little more detailed First movement - Fanfare - 1:01 timing. There is a theme that is repeated just slight off...
Yeah! Today was the first day of college band, and the first time I've played horn with a band! It was great! I love this puncuation ---->!!!!!!!!!! Chris...
Hi my name is Steven Behnke I am a Horn player at the Mannes College of Music in NYC. I will be doing the London Horn Sound arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody...
hi, i've been quite stuck with my horn playing since i started last september and i was hoping to improve my skills before another school year starts. the...
I agree as well. List members have heard my tirades against the change valve on my 8DS, and know how I feel about it. Recently, I got my first Celebsch...
My wife plays a 10D, and she is planning on having the entire valves section replaced with that of a Yamaha 667 (not D). Apparently this is a common procedure...
... Sounds to me as if you need to work on Kopprasch No. 1. Second, as a young person, you may not have a lot of physical strength to your pulmonary muscles....
Paul Mansur
pmansur@...
Sep 2, 2004 2:23 pm
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In a message dated 9/2/2004 9:25:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, horn@yahoogroups.com writes: BTW, how might these things compare to a newer Yamaha 668? The...
bnbtoledo@...
Sep 2, 2004 2:25 pm
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I found that a strap was absolutely necessary with an 8D. Any competent repair person could reduce the throw of the thumb lever to 1/2 and reposition it for ...
Both Eric and Kerry have commented on replacing Conn 10/11D valve paddles with those of a Yamaha 667. As stated, this is becoming a standard conversion. I had...
... These can be converted to the older string-actuated design. A friend has an Eastlake 8D that Philip Myers picked out for him at the factory (and a very...
gearheadgal88 <ms_blackjack@...> wrote: hi, i've been quite stuck with my horn playing since i started last september and i was hoping to improve my...
I happened on a reference to a trio for horn, violin, and cello in the Oxford Companion to Music yesterday. I've never seen or heard this trio, and the library...
