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  1. Don't articulate with the tip of your tongue. Rest the tip lightly at the back of your lower teeth (not on the gums) and articulate with the part of the tongue that strikes the roof of your mouth when you say, "K" (pronounced, kay). This will take some effort and practice time on your part to get the hang of. Since your articulating away from your teeth, tooth shape plays no part in it. Also, "Google" K_Modified Tonguing. This should help, but with anything brass, will take practice and time.
  2. Very true ! I find it intresting how in the Monette article how they were trying to get a certin "sound" and they picked the key of "G" as attaining that sound. I often wonder what the "G" horns would have been like today if DCI would have stuck with them. More advancement? For sure! The "industry" would have demanded it. Listening to the Monette sound clips... WOW ! Would have been intresting, and cool!!!
  3. My initial thought is to not worry about where your mp ends up on your face. Unless your trying to play out the side of your cheek ! There are a lot of different schools of thought about mp placement. My advice would be to go to the basics. Arban ! 50/50 to 70/30 as a starting point. If over time, your playing in the red, off the side slightly or towards the bottom, as long as it's working for you and your sound is what your after. Just play and forget about it. Now on the other hand, your having trouble. PM me and I can help, a little. Your still going to need to see a qualified instructor. Don't get too hung up on the "analysis" part of playing.
  4. Wow ! Sarcasm... I was just trying to make a "funny". Was wondering where the "different" names were from...
  5. Yea... I'm always late ! It's called a "SATTVA". Don't know why ? Peel away all the fancy bracing and it looks a lot like a Soprano Bugle. Some differances, but Monettes web site says, "is a one of a kind, unique new instrument". Should I write them and let them know ???? Na... Doesn't matter...
  6. Found this. Interesting??? I think someone is noticing the benefit of a "G" horn ! http://www.monette.net/newsite/online/Newsletter2008Summer/RonMilesSATTVA.htm Although it is a newsletter from 2008. So Which corps will be the first to sport all Monette Horns in the key of "G" ???
  7. Just in case anyone needs some reading material... http://www.smithwatkins.com/library/technical-papers/132-library-technical-papers-downloads.html
  8. Oh yes! Different metals WILL make a difference in sound out the bell. No Doubt there. Finish of the horn... Not so much
  9. OH Snap !!! Did I just really say that ?
  10. There is no scientific proof that "finish" effects sound. Although, I do believe that the Chromed horns "feel" different. There is a good amount of feedback a horn player receives thru the holding of the instrument. Chrome in my opinion (depending on thickness) could dampen some of that feed back to the player giving the impression of a "darker" or even a "stuffier" sound quality. Quality construction and design play a major roll in overall brass instrument sound. Much like a drum, you get what you pay for. If budget allows, spend the money ! I personally like the look of sliver plate. If I had unlimited funds (I know that you don't) I'd opt for something new and different. I used to have a "Rose Brass" and Nickel finished Trumpet that looked absolutely beautiful. These day's, I'm partial to the "Brushed Gold" finishes. They look really cool ! Of course if you "believe" it makes a difference, then it does. Good luck with the start up... It's a fun ride !
  11. Another Freelancers first: Up till 1979, 8 contras was the norm for just about any Corps. Some even only had 6. In 1979, The Sacramento Freelancers entered the field for competition with 10 Contra Basses. A first... It's gone up since then... I know... Tangent
  12. Mouthpieces do not play horns -- Players play horns. Mouthpiece discussions = Nasty can of worms !!! Bottom line - A mouthpiece will not "give" you range. It will "help". If you are not a high "G" Double "C" player on your current MP, a MP change will not magically get you there! Arturo Sandoval plays on a 3C, Maynard played on something closer to a French Horn MP, Doc played on a 13A4A and Bill Chase played a 6A4A. Now that is a WIDE range of mouthpieces !!! All lead players. Some professional horn players change mouthpieces depending on what type of music they are playing, some do not. Comfort is what you need to look for in a Mouthpiece, comfort that "helps" you achieve your desired sound. Comfortable may be big and shallow or small and deep ! It could even be the mouthpiece that came with the horn, or the most expensive MP Monette makes ! Do not get too hung up of finding the "perfect Mouthpiece" because it does not exist. All mouthpieces are a design compromise, Find a mouthpiece that is comfortable, helps you achieve the desired sound... Then PLAY IT !!!
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