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Tuning
Use the main tuning slide to make sure that the instrument is in tune before playing.
Since temperature has an effect on the instrument’s pitch, blow some warm air through it to warm
it up before tuning. The amount of tuning slide adjustment needed to get the horn in tune will vary
between individuals so there is no standard rule to follow (however, at 68°F pulling the main tuning
slide out about 0.6” should more or less tune the instrument to A=442Hz).
Take notice that when temperatures are warmer, the main tuning slide should be pulled out a little
more, while cooler temperatures will require that you push the slide in. Also, the position and angle
of your right hand in the bell will have an influence on pitch as well.
Single Horns
Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the
instrument.
Double Horns
1.
Use the main tuning slide to tune the B
b
side.
* Instruments with a B
b
tuning slide should tune
with the main tuning slide as well.
2.
Use the F tuning slide to tune the F side of the
instrument.
