The Brass Band Forum

Has anyone tried any of the music stands that let you play while the stand bears some of the weight of the instrument? I've seen ads for a DEG music stand (like a tripod with a cradle) and a Stewart Euphonium Stand (a metal stick that supports the weight of the horn on your chair). Do any of these o...

Nigel:
Well darn! I haven't been able to find any good magazines here, but I thought that perhaps I just wasn't looking in the right places.
Nan

Nigel: I'm in the U.S. The type of magazine I'm interested in would presumably have somewhat universal appeal for brass players. I'm not so much interested in band competition results and the like but more general info on technique tips, CD's etc. JP: Thanks for the links. I hadn't seen the 4barsres...

Does anyone know of any good brass playing-related magazines? Something with articles on technique, featured personalities/bands, instruments, CD reviews, etc. And of course, nice color photos of brass instruments. I haven't been able to find anything that fits the bill. Any ideas?
Nan

Hi JP:
I tried your suggestion last night with an electronic tuner by my side. It's amazing how wide one can bend the tones! Thanks for the advice.
Nan

Hello:
I've been playing baritone for 8 months but have yet to figure out how to tune it to match another instrument or to match a tuner. How does one figure out which one of the slides (or combination of slides) are adjusted to get the right pitch?
Nan