[Trombone-l] Glass Trombone (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Richardson, Timothy A Mr CIV USA IMCOM]

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And organ pipes are made of lead (as well as tin, wood, and other
materials) without being bright OR sine wave.  

I was just reading Audsley on organ registration last night, and he
mentions materials in pipe construction.  He notes that there is no
clear evidence that materials make any difference to organ tone, yet he
agrees with the majority that nevertheless feel materials probably do
make a difference.  

Sure hate to play a trombone made of lead though, probably weighs as
much as a Monette.

Nah........

-----Original Message-----
From: Howard Spindel [mailto:howard at sci1.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:00 AM
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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




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