[Trombone-l] pitch

[thetubameister@adelphia.net]

I agree with the philosophy, but have found that I'm lucky if I can pull out my Bach 42 tuning slide at all, if only a 1/16 inch.

My Edwards comed out 3/4 inch.

My other Bach 42K had the same issue as my current 42.

J.c.S.

---- Paul Kemp <trbnplyr at bellsouth.net> wrote: 
> Somewhere in the Selmer literature concerning the 42 years ago, it said that
> 42 was supposed to be in tune by pulling the main tuning slide 9/16". 
> 
> However, I've come to believe that is wishful thinking to say the least. 
> 
> I have a 16xxx 42B that had to be pulled over an inch. That horn has been
> chopped up know, but I have the slide and bell which is useable with my
> Greenhoe valve and straight section. The main tuning slide, in order to get
> everything to fit properly had to be adjusted (cut) somewhat, but at least
> everything fits together properly. 
> 
> A couple of other things enter into the mix also. Where you actually hear
> the pitch plays a tremendous role in where it settles in. The mouthpiece you
> use can have a tremendous effect, particularly when it comes to how far the
> mouthpiece sticks out of the receiver. 
> 
> I feel that because I have been practicing more consistently and doing
> things more that have to deal with strength and efficiency, and also blowing
> more gently, which entails breathing much more deeply, this may bring the
> pitch down somewhat. 
> 
> I'm finding that on my setup, I have to pull my main tuning slide about and
> inch (perhaps a bit more) and the F-attachment slide 1/2 inch. I'm using a
> Laskey 57D mouthpiece, and everything seems to settle in quite well. It's
> not really that big of a deal. 
> 
> Some of this may have to do with your concept of sound as well. Clarity and
> purity will seem to sound higher to the ear versus dullness and muddiness
> will sound lower to the ear. The main thing, I believe, is to shoot for
> beatless intonation in ensembles, not to make sure you peg the tuner right
> every time.
> 
> Paul Kemp  
> 
> 
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