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Hello, I am now trying to decide upon an Eb cornet.  My Bb cornet, Yam. 6330IIS has proven to be an excellent `crossover` instrument between `classical` literature (Hayden, Hummel, technical studies, etc,) and `jazz` literature (not screaming high notes or Dixieland, but rather, contemporary art music, i.e, bebop, modal, post-bop, ect.)  i actually rejected the Xeno as it seemed a bit trumpety ...

Can anyone please tell what is a Besson 10-10 Long Cornet (dated prior to 1973)? ... apart from telling me it's "a Besson", or, it's "a Besson 10-10 Long Cornet"...! For example, is there a listing available of Besson Cornets by model, year, design, or sim.? Many thanks for your thoughts.

Hi, I have been left a trombone and it is a boosey and hawks Emperor with nubber hp 290xxx on it. My father belives it is around 50 years old as he can remeber it as a child/young adult it is in great condition and silver plated I am guessing? is this a good instrument ? I cant play and really dont want to so I am thinking of selling what should I be asking for this ? really appreciate any ...

Hello to All, I am an American and found this site quite by chance.  I have been a professional trumpet player in NYC for 20 years.  I recently took early retirement from my tenured university post in the US.  I am currently living in Paris and Tokyo. My education and background is in jazz performance, classical performance and music composition. I have played the cornet on and off during the ...

Hi all, my daughter wants to sell her Bach Strad 43 trumpet , it is in mint condition , it was bought for her brand new 7 yrs ago and has hardly been used. I am not sure how much it is worth secondhand , would anyone be able to give me an idea please Louise

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ss PageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=1... A fantastic Vincent Bach 239 C Trumpet with Sterling Silver Bell. Beautiful instrument in great condition other than some blemishes on the inside of the bell. Blows nicely - perfect for Tomasi / Jolivert etc. as well as 1st Trumpet in Orchestral works. Sad to sell this but I just dont play it much anymore ...

It's great to see a Mellophone Thread on the Forum. I've always thoughtthat the Mellophone hasn't received the recognition it deserves. I'm surethere are a LOT of closet Mellophonists out there, too timid to admit theirhabituation to the black sheep of the brass family. Well, I'm outtingmyself here and now. Yes, I PLAY THE MELLOPHONE (maybe not so well, but Ido play it every once in a while.) So,...

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Any body else ordered one of these and had a lot of bother with Holton? I ordered my bass (181) at the end of January and its still not here, apparently it was out of stock in britain. Getting highly angry about it. Any ideas guys??

For Sale Vincent Bach Stradivarius 50B3 Bass Trombone · 10 1/2 inch bell · Double independent rotary valves - Bb/F/Gb/D · Interchangeable lead pipes · Original Selmer hard case Condition The instrument is around 12 years old I think and has been broadly used by me for the last 4 years, as you would expect for an instrument of its age there are a few ...

Can anyone please tell what is a Besson 10-10 Long Cornet (dated prior to 1973)? ... apart from telling me it's "a Besson", or, it's "a Besson 10-10 Long Cornet"...! For example, is there a listing available of Besson Cornets by model, year, design, or sim.? Many thanks for your thoughts.

A lot of teachers, when correcting pressure problems, tell their students to not put their little finger in the hook, as it reduces clenching of the instrument. Different people apply pressure using different hands, and without the little finger in the hook, only the left hand can apply the pressure, which is usually a less common way of applying the pressure.

Hello to All, I am an American and found this site quite by chance.  I have been a professional trumpet player in NYC for 20 years.  I recently took early retirement from my tenured university post in the US.  I am currently living in Paris and Tokyo. My education and background is in jazz performance, classical performance and music composition. I have played the cornet on and off during the ...

Hello, I am now trying to decide upon an Eb cornet.  My Bb cornet, Yam. 6330IIS has proven to be an excellent `crossover` instrument between `classical` literature (Hayden, Hummel, technical studies, etc,) and `jazz` literature (not screaming high notes or Dixieland, but rather, contemporary art music, i.e, bebop, modal, post-bop, ect.)  i actually rejected the Xeno as it seemed a bit trumpety ...

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