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Like flutes are mostly girls, and trombones are mostly guys. Notice I said mostly, and not all of them. I'm one of three guys out of nine horns in my school. Though there are a few incoming male freshmen next year. By the way, i'm not looking for the "all instruments are for all genders" answer.

should i change my embochure that i have been playing for 4 years to use 2/3 top and 1/3 bottom, i have big lips too

Hey everybody!

I guess I'm one of the strange horn players that doesn't like to play with a lot of resistance (because my band director told me that many French Horn players like to have resistance when they play), but my hate of back pressure has led me to finding more open horns. I've just ordered a Conn 8D, as I favored that over the other horns I was trying, but I think that a bigger mouthpiece would help me, too. I've been playing on a Schilke 31, but recently started playing on a 31B. Are there any recommendations as to what I should try before bighting the bullet on one? The nifty thing is, I can have the 31B I've been playing on for free because a kid that quit band gave it to the band, and the director offered it to me.

Thanks for the help!

Hey, I just started playing French Horn and i know nothing but for now my real worry is my instrument.. it's a conn 8d that i borrowed from my school but when i got it and practiced for a day or two the middle valve lever is stuck and won't budge? WHAT SHOULD I DO??? I oiled the rotary valves( the one where i unscrew something?) and still nothing...

I have a Yamaha 668 II ND and I'd like to buy a hard case . . .but which cases would fit my horn the best? I'm worried about the fit of MB/Osmun detachable...

I've just graduated from high school and am going to college on horn. Up until now I've been using my school's horn but I know that I need to buy a new horn for college. Any recommendations on reasonably priced but good horns?

how do i practice liptrills correctly

how do i do the lip trills and how can i practice correctly on them?

I recently released a CD, titled The Essential Rochut, which features a number of well-known trombonists playing their favorite Bordogni/Rochut etudes. This is a great learning tool for any brass player interested in Bordogni's etudes, and it's good listening to boot!

The CD features:
Ralph Sauer- Principal trombone, L.A. Philharmonic (retired)
Scott Hartman- Four of a Kind Quartet, Yale University faculty
Douglas Yeo- Bass trombone, Boston Symphony
John Rojak- Bass trombone, American Brass Quintet, Aspen faculty
Don Immel- Principal trombone, Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester (Denmark)

The CD is available directly from my website: www.belle-records.com

Hi all, I have a very old, rare horn which was professionally appraised for $4500 5 years ago and has been sitting it its case since. It's in great shape for its age, just very small dings here and there although it really needs a good chem bath. It's still completely functional and playable, in fact I used it in high school without knowing what I had! I also have the original leather case and a newer pro-case for it. Serious inquiries please contact me for pics and more details. Also if anyone knows of other venues of which to sell this I'd appreciate it- thanks!