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Recorded Memories from Wayne Barrington
Today's selection of videos come from a single source. These are all conversations with the late Wayne Barrington, posted on a YouTube channel created...
Ask Dave: What technician hath joined together, let no player put asunder
Joining metal parts is critical for making and repairing your instrument, but most players don't know the terminology or the reasons for each type...
Mouthpieces: To anneal or not anneal?
That is the question I have been asking myself in practice sessions in the last month.
My wheel of doom.
I own two nearly identical copies...
Ask Dave: Round for a Reason — The Bell Throat
Out of round conditions in the area of the bell throat, flare, and rim on a horn can be more than just unsightly or...
A Golden Clam for James Boldin’s Kopprasch Project
It has been a long while since a Golden Clam has been awarded and our honoree today most certainly deserves one in recognition of...
Poll results: How do you feel about the name “French horn”?
Last Friday a Horn Matters poll asked two questions on the topic of the name of our instrument.
To the question "How do you feel...
Ask Dave: String Theory — What Makes a Good String for your Horn?
Whether you call it string, line, wire, or cord, the thin, flexible linkage between your valve levers and your valve rotors is your lifeline...
Mini-poll: Is it the ‘French horn’ or just a ‘Horn?’
Both John and I have written a few articles recently on the topic of the name of our instrument in the English language -...
Transforming negative into positive
This comic strip from Odd Quartet hits on a note of truth and is also great advice.
Ask Dave: An Interesting Trend — Repairs at Workshops
It seems to be an upward trend, but I’ve noticed (and done) more repairs at workshops in recent years.
Among the repairs I’ve seen are...