[Trombone-l] mutes

[Walter Barrett]

Sounds like it could be the same as "in hat" or "derby." Remember  
those derby mutes that had a little stand? You set it up to the side  
of where you normally play, and stick the bell of the trombone into it  
when it's supposed to be muted. To open up, just turn back, no time  
needed to insert or remove the mute. You can even do it on the fly.


On Feb 9, 2009, at 3:44 PM, David W. Buckley wrote:

> Our community orchestra, Symphony Hamilton, is playing Casablanca  
> Suite
> arranged by I know not who since the name is not on my copy. Twice  
> he or she
> calls for a Felt Crown which I have never heard of. The point to a  
> certain
> extent is moot since in one of the passages it is impossible to  
> remove the
> mute unless you can convince the conductor to take a break before  
> the next
> section. In rehearsal we ignored it. The conductor seemed unaware  
> and it
> didn't seem to affect the music but I am curious as to what type of  
> mute was
> intended.
>
> Dave Buckley.



Walter Barrett

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