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mribdj
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 Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:30 am Post subject: Eb Cornets, vintage |
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Hello out there!
I am a member of a local textile band and am looking to buy an Eb cornet (to save transposing the Eb parts for Bb instruments); we attempt to play "period" instruments, so the older the better.
Does anyone have any experience in this genre and can provide some advice about these horns? I've played Eb trumpets, but not the cornets.
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brassbow
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Vintage Eb cornets can be temperamental. Make sure it is a low pitch. It is possible to play a high pitch horn but you have to pull the slides way out. Also you must practice with it on a consistent basis as they need a different approach. If you play it like a Bb it will fight you. Lastly work with a tuner and
DON'T be afraid to use alternate fingerings . Like d may be 1-3 instead of 1, E may be 12 instead of open. Welcome to the fraternity
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Bob Stevenson
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".......Hello out there!
I am a member of a local textile band...."
Where is your band located? |
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mribdj
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| The band is in Greenville, SC, and is part of a local textile mill historical society. |
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Dale Proctor
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I have some experience with a few rotary-valve Eb cornets from the 1860's and 1870's, but that is probably earlier than you're interested in. Three of those I've played have been very good instruments - two were made by the Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory and one was an early Henry Lehnert. I'm guessing you are more interested in late 19th century-early 20th century Perinet valve Eb cornets, though, and unfortunately, I can't be much help with those.
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