[Trombone-l] Harmon Mute clarification

[Wayne Dyess]

Sorry if  confused the discussion.

I do have both of those "harmon" mutes... and I hate 'em both.

But yes, the actual "harmon" can be effective.  I can just never keep  
one working long enough to enjoy it.  Maybe my mute bag is too  
fragile.  Lots of pockets, and pretty large.  But that one, I no  
longer carry.

I think I saw it under my bed, though (in pieces).

W




On Sep 12, 2007, at 1:14 PM, Raymond Horton wrote:

> For anyone confused - the name Harmon is now being used in two  
> different ways in this thread.
>
>
> Harmon is a brand name.  Stan asked about a Harmon brand combo  
> straight/cup mute.  Most advised against it.
>
> In music, whenever "harmon mute" is specified, that is the famous  
> large, two-part mute with the adjustable cookie-cutter extension  
> sticking out of the end.  Varieties are made by Harmon and others,  
> with popular ones (with other names) also coming from Humes and  
> Berg and Jo-Ral.  Kids can all recognize the sound from the  
> "Peanuts" TV shows.  Nothing else can replace the sound, and not to  
> be confused with a plunger.
>
> Ray Horton

Wayne Dyess
The Night & Day Orchestra
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Lamar University-Beaumont, Texas
Professor of Music