[TPIN] Playing too sharp on a different horn.

[Mark Deaton]

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About 4 months ago there was a thread discussion about Large Bore horns, and
someone, (I think it was Mike Vax perhaps or another major Pro), mentioned
that they just could not play a large bore horn. 
I'm wondering this goes for me also?

Sincerely,
James P.
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Hi James,
There are a number of factors that contribute to the intonation qualities of
any particular horn, including things like the amount stress placed on the
leadpipe, and valve alignment, to name a few.  If you're playing almost a
half step sharp, though, I think your focus should be on just listening and
adjusting your tuning slide and your chops to play in tune.  I'm a big fan
of alternate fingerings, too (as long as you can get the right tone and
timber), but a half step off is significant enough to suggest that there's
more going on.  If that's true, I wouldn't look to solve the problem by
changing equipment.  It's puzzling, though, that you mentioned not having
the problem with your old horn.  Don't know what to say about that...

Mark Deaton