There is a difference in resistance. If you simply try the fingerings and blow rather than try to produce a tone, you'll note that the air moves more easily on the F side, probably because 1+3 on the Bb side has more bends and turns.
On 2/7/06, Daniel Canarutto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can anybody explain way the fundamental of the F horn is so easier on > the Bb horn fingered 13 rather than on the F horn without pressing > any key? After all, one has the same tube length in the two cases. > > Daniel > _______________________________________________ > post: [email protected] > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/dmccartney%40wts.edu > -- Dan McCartney Prof. of New Testament Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

