Re: 5th valve?


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Posted by Jim C. on May 24, 2001 at 14:17:20:

In Reply to: 5th valve? posted by Wondering on May 23, 2001 at 10:54:38:

I use my 5th valve more than I use my mute ... that's for sure! Most of my playing is currently orchestral, and I can't remember a piece where I haven't used the 5th (valve, not Amendment). Sure, I could fake most notes with 4 valves & lipping (or serious slide pulling) or using false partials - but using the 5th valve gives a much more open tone. You also don't have to "search" for the note.


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