Bill Gross wrote: > What is the lowest note that can realistically be played "stopped"?
I believe it depends on the player, the hand or mute, and the horn. While the notes between f and low c may require creative fingering for decent intonation, I feel like I get a reasonable stopped horn sound with my hand all the way down to about low A. I know some players who are uncomfortable playing below middle c' without a brass mute. The practicality or musicality of these low stopped notes is probably questionable. I would advise composers to keep stopped horn to the two octaves between g and g'' unless writing for a specific player, or to create a special effect. Greg _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
