[Trombone-l] Glass Trombone

[Howard Spindel]

Here's a link to the article I recall on the subject:

http://www.dallasmusic.org/schilke/Brass%20Clinic.html#Materials

I would not say it characterized the "best" material as lead.

Howard

At 10:49 PM 7/13/2008, Stuart Collidge wrote:
>I seem to recall reading a study that investigated best material for trumpet
>bells, which tested a variety of metals, as well as crystal and a few other
>things.  Apparently the best acoustical choice was lead!  I'll see if I can
>find the reference again.
>
>Stu C