The advantage of lying the double part of a triple in Bb, as another lister has already stated, is that one can easily switch from F to f by holding the F thumb valve in and only moving one thumb valve, the f valve. I do this frequently for two reasons, 1) take advantage of easier fingering for difficult passages that bounce back and forth between the upper and other registers, and 2) easier jumps or runs into the low register on certain passages. When you need a very low note to speak fast and crisp, if it is available on the f horn, that can be a godsend, especially if you have been just been playing a lot of high stuff as frequently happens when playing principal. The rest of the time your point is valid--you can play the triple either way, but when it is lying in Bb there are more advantages than when lying in F so why not take full advantage of the triple and not just partial?
Loren \@() [EMAIL PROTECTED] (520) 403-6897 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 9:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Horns that stand in F or Bb In a message dated 5/7/2005 9:20:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If more teachers believed there might be a triple in their students' future and understood the advantage of playing a triple with the double side lying in Bb, they would encourage their students to play their doubles lying in Bb at the earliest opportunity so as to eliminate one part of the learning curve in switching to a triple in the middle of a career. I believe, but obviously do not have any empirical evidence, that this learning curve is what keeps some pros from taking on the triple and risking their career while they learn to play it; Mr Myers is certainly a notable exception. Hi Loren, Hope all is well with you. I don't follow the logic on the above. I play triples that stand in F the same as my doubles. Using this method, I believe the only learning curve associated with learning the triple is learning where and when to use the hi F side. My thumb has a mind of its own and it thinks it needs to push when the Bb horn is employed. I don't think there is a need to change that conditioned reaction just because it's now playing a triple. I guess I don't see the "advantage of playing a triple with the double side lying in Bb". I seems to me that it would be easier to learn the triple if the triple stood in the key one is used to. Is there a significant advantage to a horn standing Bb rather than F ........ especially regarding the triple? BTW, looking forward to seeing you in Tuscaloosa. Johannes should have my overhauled Finke triple there and I would appreciate your comments regarding the horn. Regards, Jerry (never too Old to learn) in Kansas City _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/loren%40mayhews.us _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
