[Hornlist] RE: Confusing transposition (double post)

2009-08-18 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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[Hornlist] Re: Confusing transposition (double post)

2009-08-17 Thread wells123...@juno.com
For all the kind and helpful responses I want to extend a warm and sincere "thank you." To Hans I extend a UYNWARH for his less-than-helpful remarks. I've been playing horn for 3+ years and I work on transposition every single day. I've successfully performed in 8 different transposition key

[Hornlist] Confusing transposition (double post)

2009-08-14 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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[Hornlist] Re: Mouthpiece and Chair Placements

2009-08-05 Thread wells123...@juno.com
I don't know how anyone could tolerate the tickling using the tongue in the mpc instead of the bottom lip. I once heard that for teaching purposes, John Barrows used to demonstrate using the tongue this way. I tried it once. I got an "ok" sound, but the tickling & itching didn't stop for sev

[Hornlist] RE: Recording

2009-07-31 Thread wells123...@juno.com
I use a digital Olympus voice recorder. I bought mine at Radio Shack. The replay sound isn't the greatest, but sounds pretty good if I connect it to my stereo or use ear phones. It's adequate to help me improve certain aspects of my playing. For example, I used to have a bad habit of inhalin

[Hornlist] RE: Play low to play high

2009-07-07 Thread wells123...@juno.com
<> Well, of course, Hans, every horn player knows that. Just how ignorant do you think we all are? Sheesh! Valerie :o) Click to get your online credit check report & score. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsHBWexG1

[Hornlist] Re: Play high to play low

2009-07-05 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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[Hornlist] Playing sharp (was: Hoyer 5802 CK)

2009-06-30 Thread wells123...@juno.com
g factor for some horn players who perpetually play sharp. Valerie Wells "The Balanced Embouchure" for French Horn wells123...@juno.com Click to find the latest solutions to enhance your small business. http://thirdpa

[Hornlist] Horn Notes Blog on The Balanced Embouchure

2009-06-29 Thread wells123...@juno.com
or themselves. Bravo Pro. Ericson, for your objectivity and restraint! Valerie Wells "The Balanced Embouchure" for French Horn wells123...@juno.com Click here to find experienced pros to help with

[Hornlist] Re: bumping section mates

2009-06-01 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Build a cement bunker around your seat. No time or budget for cement contruction? Then, stack sand bags 6 feet tall around your seat. Need to see the conductor? Get a video camera and monitor. No budget for video equipment? Not a problem, use a inexpensive periscope mounted to your music sta

[Hornlist] the grand attempt to be...Jersey to Macomb bound

2009-05-29 Thread wells123...@juno.com
This comes from JC Ludlow: Sorry to be posting this request last-minute, but... I'm going to Macomb, and I had planned to drive out. I live in northern New Jersey and I realize that's one heck of a haul, but I never thought that it would be so difficult to find some one to go with me. I've w

[Hornlist] RE: Playing under a Ceiling Fan

2009-05-28 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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[Hornlist] Starting a new instrument . . .

2009-05-27 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Because I'm such an insane and compulsive practicer, I almost completely trashed my chops this past March playing in three orchestras, two bands, a quartet and a few other little things here & there. I've been eating humble pie ever since, but things are getting better; little by little I'm reco

[Hornlist] This is RICH!

2009-05-27 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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[Hornlist] Re: aging hornists

2009-05-26 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Okay, I'm opening a special pity party account for Lawrence. I accept personal checks, money orders, PayPal, stamps, gold coin Valerie Protect your home before it is too late. Click here for homeowner insurance information. htt

[Hornlist] aging hornists

2009-05-25 Thread wells123...@juno.com
I don't think there's any community of people who appreciate their elders quite like we do. I was touched to read Ed Glick's article in the "Horn Call." I also love reading posts, messages, experiences and comments by older horn players, whether they're pros or amatuers. There's just something

[Hornlist] Horn trio plus one???

2009-05-24 Thread wells123...@juno.com
oes that with his horn ensemble pieces. Anyone feel up to such a task? Valerie Wells "The Balanced Embouchure" for French Horn wells123...@juno.com All is not lost! Click now for professional data recovery. http://th

[Hornlist] RE: musical heritage (WAS: metronome. . .)

2009-05-17 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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Re: [Hornlist] metronome multiples of 6 [was: Mendelssohn Nocturne]

2009-05-14 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Electric train or steam locomotive? Details matter. Valerie Wells "The Balanced Embouchure" for French Horn > If you are in a moving train with your metronome set at 66, how fast does the > train have to go, and which way, so that a stationary observer measures 63? > How could you and the sta

[Hornlist] RE: Asleep at the Horn

2009-03-28 Thread wells123...@juno.com
When I saw the video, the first thing I thought of is narcolepsy. People with narcolepsy fall asleep during the most inopportune times, like crossing the street or shopping for groceries, etc. The friends & family of the narcoleptic expect them to nodd off at any time and know that any efforts t

[Hornlist] RE: Oil & horn mayonnaise

2009-03-21 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Val wrote: > warm (not hot) water Would you (i.e. generally) expound on the reasons for this, please? Simon I'm embarrassed to tell you how I KNOW hot water is bad for your horn. Once, when I was cleaning one of my horns, I got distracted as the plastic bin with my horn in it was filling with

[Hornlist] RE: Oil & horn mayonnaise

2009-03-17 Thread wells123...@juno.com
There's been a lot of good advice freely shared. IMHO, I don't think the specific product is as important as how it's applied [as has been mentioned]. I've used a lot of different valve oils and greases in my horn, ALL with success. My favorite valve oil is Ultra Pure Lamp oil, just because it's

[Hornlist] RE; Ice Horns

2009-03-16 Thread wells123...@juno.com
My friend bought one of those ice horns on E-bay. What a rip off. When the package arrived there was nothing in it. Valerie Wells The Balanced Embouchure for French Horn Click to compare life insurance rates. Great rates, quick an

[Hornlist] RE: Slide Grease and Valve Oil

2009-03-04 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Ken wrote: "It is when the moisture comes in contact with the Zinc in the brass of your horn that the horn can become more susceptible to dezincification (red rot). A thin film of oil not only prevents this, but it also keeps your horn CLEAN. Of course, it's also a good idea to provide oil for

[Hornlist] RE: When Things Go Bad

2009-02-13 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Shish! Is this the first time that's ever happened to you? This has happened to me more times than I even want to admit. It's usually because I've over practiced, underpracticed or did a lousy warm up, but sometimes it just happens. IT HAPPENS!!! Just a couple weeks ago I had a horrible day,

[Hornlist] Reynolds horns

2009-02-10 Thread wells123...@juno.com
I've heard that Reynolds Contempora was a very good horn, but I've never had opportunity to play on one. Yesterday a middle school student came for his first lesson with me. He brought with him a school instrument, a single F Reynolds. Looked realy worn & old, but don't know for sure. I took a

[Hornlist] No time for a cold?

2009-02-06 Thread wells123...@juno.com
I hate being sick worst than anything. Nothing worse than a stuffed nose, sore throat, plugged ears when I need to be in top form for a concert. Over the years, I've spent a lot of time & money looking for effective remedies for common ailments. I stumbled upon an inexpensive & effective home re

[Hornlist] RE: Donato

2009-01-10 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Rx Hans & Wendell: (1) Kava-kava 250mg 3 times a day or as needed for stress & anxiety. (2) Long vacation. (3) Avoid Donato videos and discussions. --- Rx for everyone else: (1) Funny Donato videos as needed for stress & anxiety. Valerie ;o)

[Hornlist] email from Donato Inglese

2009-01-08 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Yes, I did get a very nice email from Donato. He thanked me for my warm words. I believe he is frustrated that people judge him harshly because they misunderstand the purpose of his youtube videos. His you-tube videos are for fun, not nose-in-the-air arteeestry. I enjoy his you-tube videos b

[Hornlist] Help for embouchure problems

2008-06-26 Thread wells123...@juno.com
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[Hornlist] Help for embouchure problems

2008-06-23 Thread wells123...@juno.com
Steven Mumford wrote: This is the sort of exercise horn instructors had me do for years. It wasn't a useless exercise, but it did nothing to correct my underlying problem -- a faulty inefficient embouchure. I didn't begin to develop the range & endurance I needed to play horn well until