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Remember that these are all subjective discussions. We don't have a slot measurement device that can tell us how our chops feel. Some feel wider and deeper to the others, but this is all a matter of degree. [...] Also, NONE of the discussion of what the slot feels like in terms of Depth and Width h...

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Looks like the old Thein Star valves:

https://thein-blechblasinstrumente.de/0 ... hp?lang=en

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There's definitely a player element to it, but each horn slots differently no matter the player. I guess a very simple explanation is "how easily a trombone can slur from one partial to another," though that's leaving out a lot. I would to that: How well a player can find the center of the pitch wi...

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What people have said above. In addition, sometimes we need to focus on playing and producing something regardless of how it feels or how we think it sounds. On those days, just playing—the discipline of a routine—helps me achieve something when things aren’t working well or when I think they don’t ...

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Beautiful.

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Years ago, I had a Bach 50B3. I experimented with some bronze bushings under the valve caps. One under the F cap, one under the Gb cap, one under each cap. It made the horn slot better, and it projected almost too well. OTOH, at times it felt like I was blowing against a brick wall. Everything makes...

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It’s out of print. You might try looking on Amazon, or perhaps a used bookstore like Powell’s. Perhaps someone here—or elsewhere on the interweb—has a pdf copy.

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harrisonreed wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:54 pm

There will be historically informed rock concerts.

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Count me in.

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Replace it with a string linkage. Quieter, adjustable, more reliable. I will have my tech Graham Middleton do this to my 50B soon. He’s also going to replace the Kanstul CR valves with Instrument Innovations rotary valves. I’m looking forward to quiet, smooth, dependable action with a short throw. ...

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The basic design of the trombone hasn’t changed much in the last 400 years or so. But the devil’s in the details, and we all know that the finer points of trombone manufacture have changed drastically during that time. Who knows what will change? I’ll rely on Bruce’s crystal ball, as mine is permane...

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My two cents: I like to differentiate between a warm-up and a routine. When I’m in shape and practicing every day, it looks something like this: In a warm-up, I get the body (air and embouchure) and the brain/ears “warmed up” and ready to play music. My focus during this warm-up is on producing a go...

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Boycotts can be part of an effective mechanism to bring about change. Witness the international community’s boycott of South Africa. It took years to catch on, but once the international community stuck to the policy, it helped end apartheid. ALL politics are personal and inherently involve ethical ...

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Without watching you play the trombone, it will be difficult to see what you’re doing right and what you’re not doing right. There are several people who teach via Skype here on TF; Doug Elliott is one of them. A lot of people (myself included) have benefitted from just one or two lessons with Doug.

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http://collections.bso.org/digital/coll ... es/id/423/

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Caveat: I am not teaching, and I am not living from my music, so, take MHO with a grain of salt. I am using the Gb side as often, if not more often than the F side. Choosing from 2 to 4 different possibilities for the same time was a major headache a couple of years ago, but comes quite naturally n...

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Several manufacturers have written descriptions of how different metals sound/respond. For example: M&W: https://customtrombones.com/customization-options Shires: https://www.seshires.com/trombonebells Rath: https://www.rathtrombones.com/#p=bass-trombones MK Drawing and Bending: https://www.mkdrawin...

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Speaking just from my own experience, I find large throats more tiring to play because I have to work so much harder to keep the pitch from going flat in the upper register. I’m pretty sure I remember Doug Elliott saying that everything on a mouthpiece affects everything else on the mouthpiece. I d...

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Not trying to be a contrarian, but I believe both are necessary.

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Instrument Innovations makes a bi-threaded collar that can accommodate Shires, Edwards, Conn and several other threads.

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Some of the old Kanstul horns had wraps like that—models 1570 and 1588. They were built similarly to the model George Roberts model bass 1670, which has the long E pull.

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Bump.

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Progress in any endeavour—art, athletics, mental health, economic, matters of faith, etc.—is never linear. Expect setbacks as you develop, and expect periods of development following each setback.

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Posaunus wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:09 pm

LeTromboniste wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:56 pm
Nice plating
Matte finish?

That looks like the reflection of the light wood-colored table.

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It is considered a "double". The 2nd trombonist in my orchestra was paid doubling when he played bass trombone in my place. That was the only "double" in my section though. I didn't get it for playing contra, or tenor, and the 1st didn't get it for alto. Musically, this is absurd. Contra and alto a...

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I’ll put it on my birthday list.

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I use Nivea products for sensitive skin—shaving cream, after shave and lip moisturizer. I like their lip moisturizer better than chapstick and Lip Saver. It’s not as tacky feeling, and it protects well. Wipes off easily. Drink lots of water. After a heavy session, especially when I feel tired and sw...

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Pics?

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I assume you’re asking about current use, not which brand or brands I’ve used in the past?

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“...you need to be more specific in your situation.” What do you mean by “hitting the wall”? Are there particular areas of technique that you feel are not improving? Identify them and, FOSSIL stated, persist. Perhaps your cognitive approach—your thoughts and beliefs about your technique and how well...

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I doubt there are any doctors here on TC who would be able to diagnose and recommend an appropriate treatment for your condition. Hint...

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Yes, they do get a bad rep. I second what Fridge, tbonesullivan and imsevimse say. My experience, FWIW: When my son was a newborn (20 years ago), I was working a day job and I had a lot of gigs. Weekday evenings were the most reliable practice time I had. I found, through trial and error (and after ...

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Some really insightful stuff posted here. I would add that in many respects, rim shape is more important than rim size. The rim shape has a huge impact on how the muscles behave when we play. Didn't Bach say that the mouthpiece that was most comfortable might not be best ? Chris Agreed. And Denis W...

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I find calling any 50b vintage is silly. Corp era isn't really that different from current time. An unusual point, and I don’t agree. The word “vintage” has become conflated with the word “old,” when the more generally understood use of the word “vintage” means a year, era, or even place of product...

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Bachs wear out...simple. A lot of other stuff lasts better. Early Bachs last much better. 80's onward Bachs were built to wear out...I got that from a company rep. Chris Now that’s interesting. I wonder what he meant? Was it design, materials, construction? Planned obsolescence is a choice, althoug...

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Re: Crisafulli and Kleinhammer. This is third-hand, and highly edited. Crisafulli was, for a time, the principal in Chicago. He was having some difficulty, and requested assistance from Kleinhammer who declined, remarking that Crisafulli, as the principal in the CSO, was in a position to address the...

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I have not heard of the UpMute. I’ve used Wick, Best Brass, Yamaha Silent (gen. 1), and another one (can’t remember). I just bought a pair of Rejano mutes, one bass and one tenor, and I’m very pleased with them. Yes, they have problems at the extremes of range and dynamics. But they are better than ...

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Bach5G wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:31 pm
Horns sections made up of Conns? Hilton’s?

You can hear different horn players in a section if one plays a different style horn, like a Geyer style vs. a Kruspe style, or even a Viennese style horn.

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This looks like a similar idea to the Kanstul CR (controlled resistance) valve, although a very different design. I wonder how it responds...

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I mean, everybody was so conscientious that they played their own part and they had their own standards. And there was a standard there that just never went below a certain level. There was a certain kind of stability, a crazy stability there. Yeah, even though they didn’t get along, they had such ...

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Yes, the Help documentation is poor. A lot of things you have to figure out through trial and error. Still, you can do a lot with this inexpensive app. Yes, after trying some other apps and seeing videos on youtube I found the Notion to suit me best. And it recognize handwriting well. Today I tried...

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I had the privilege of playing alongside Gary once when he came to the Humboldt Brass Chamber Music Workshop. Wonderful player, really nice guy. What a shame. For those who don’t know, the BCMW is a unique venue to play brass chamber music all day long in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere. It’s...

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Yes, the Help documentation is poor. A lot of things you have to figure out through trial and error. Still, you can do a lot with this inexpensive app.

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I’ve been using Notion for my iPad for almost one year now. I really like it. It’s graphic based, and I find it easy to use.

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WTB: Doug Elliott G9 shank. Good condition only, please--no dents, repairs or out-of round shanks, please.

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Interesting choice of mechanical linkage on the valve. Why not go for string linkage like the old Conns?

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Beautiful playing, and wonderful, tasteful facility!

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