The Brass Band Forum

does the mouthpiece.com forum have anything to do with this one?

the only thing to do is practice with a tuner

I disagree, there is one more thing you can do. Listen while you play!
Every note you play on most musical instruments has the potential to be out of tune so it needs constant tweaking by the nut between the ears.

Lots of People use Yamaha Maestros (inc. me) this may have been a sensible choice for one of your labels?

gjwhite: best not, because the brass band version is 100% illegal it was never published because a "mrs Rodrigo" and the society decided that they would argue because they were not consulted about its use in Brassed off. If the original writer wants just the part there are two so ill need ...

does anyone know where I could aquire a set of this duet?
if its out of print is anyone able to photocopy or scan and send it to me please!

thanks

Tom

I believe that rules should be in place restricting area/national test piece usage before and after the area/national contest, because certain bands have abused the current system. eg. Michelmersh 2003 played the area test piece for the actual adjudicator at a local contest befor the contest and the...

i am looking at buying a new cornet and wondered what models are advisable (proffesional) and whether to get silver or laquer