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Why do brass band players insist on playing top D with the 1st valve
(3rd position for trombones), when it's perfectly in tune when played
open (1st position for trombones). It'd also be easier since you can use
a lower harmonic [ the same is true for C# ].
I have even seen this in print - Wright and Round's Complete Method
states to use 1st valve on top D. Why? It isn't needed and you're just
making life more tricky than it need be.
-Nigel
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