Klarinet Archive - Posting 000967.txt from 2002/11

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Brass vs Woodwind
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:09:08 -0500

At 10:36 AM 11/21/2002 -0800, Tim Roberts wrote:
>Is there something fundamental about the woodwind mouthpiece that makes it
>unsuitable for valving, and conversely something fundamental about the brass
>mouthpiece that makes it unsuitable for keywork?

There were at one time keyed bugles and other brass instruments, like
opheclides (sp?). That they are no longer in use should tell you something.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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