Posted by Jim on March 05, 2003 at 22:25:39:
As you know, we are encouraged to play long tones in our lower register(s) to build lung power. The following is am inexact quote, but you'll get the idea.
PROFESSOR PETER VON SCMUTZIG'S METHOD FOR DER SAUSAGEHORN EN F
Tempo LARGO NOTE BBB (or your tuning note)
Whole note - hold for 64 measures
"NOW USE DE ODDER LUNGE"
I saw this on the stand of one of our hornists in the symphony rehearsal hall in Tampa. Think what you have to do when you go to the 'pedal' notes!