Posted by Scott on March 12, 2001 at 09:48:21:
In Reply to: Fifth valve - Flat *2nd* ? posted by Jim C on March 12, 2001 at 08:49:29:
The "trial and error method" is what works for you, your horn, and your mouthpiece. A fingering chart is for someone else, with someone else's equipment. I would suggest staying with what you're doing-in the end your intonation will be much better, and you'll know your horn better too.
Scott