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ITA Journal Back Issues (Equipment)
25 Articles
Vol. 2, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1973)
Trombone Specifications
by Tom Ervin
Compilation of technical specifications for trombones produced by selected trombone manufacturers. Vol. 3, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1975)
Instrument Manufacturers and Specifications
by G.B. Lane
Description of the Nuremberg instrument manufacturers of the 15th & 16th centuries. Includes information on Schnitzer and Neuschel and a bibliography. Vol. 4, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1976)
New Approach to Teaching of the Modern Bass Trombone
by Eliezer Aharoni
A discussion of the development of the modern bass trombone and performance on different pitched valves, single and double rotors, dependent and independent. Vol. 4, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1976)
Instrument Manufacturers and Specifications
by G.B. Lane
Historical look at instrument manufacturing and detailed descriptions of early instruments. Includes drawings of early instruments. (Part two) Vol. 10, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1982)
The Axial Flow Valve Update
by Ola Edward Thayer
An update on the development of the axial flow valve. Vol. 10, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1982)
A Guide to Trombone Mouthpiece Comparisons
by Buddy Himes
A list comparing cup diameter & depth of selected mouthpiece manufacturers. Vol. 11, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1983)
Bass Trombone Equipment Survey
by Douglas Yeo
The results of a survey of bass trombonists in twenty-four major US orchestras regarding equipment used. Vol. 11, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1983)
Didjeridu (Yaraki)
by Art Middleton
A basic description of the didjeridu and information on how it is played. Vol. 12, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1984)
Is "Dual In-Line" Really Better?
by Dwight Gatwood
An argument against the dual in-line valve configuration on the bass trombone. Vol. 12, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1984)
In Defense of the Single Valve Bass Trombone
by Douglas Yeo
Rationale for using a single valve bass trombone. Vol. 13, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1985)
Some Reflections on Intonation
by Brian Martz
Some general comments on intonation as well as the intonation tendencies for the Bach 42B and the Conn 88H Vol. 15, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1987)
An Acoustical Comparison Among Various Trombone Leadpipes
by R. Philip Jameson
Summary results of spectral analysis of standard, long and short leadpipes. Vol. 19, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1991)
A Day in Markneukirchen
by Kees van Hage
Details of a trip to Markneukirchen, a town of German brass-instrument makers. Vol. 19, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1991)
Why a B-Flat Attachment on the Alto Trombone
by Christian Lindberg
A reasoning for having a Bb attachment put on an Eb alto trombone. Includes examples from several pieces for alto. Vol. 19, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1991)
A Day in Markneukirchen, Part 2
by Kees van Hage
Details of a trip to Markneukirchen, a town of German brass-instrument makers. Vol. 20, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1992)
Who Is Your Favorite Trombone Technician?
by John Leisenring
A listing of " favorite" trombone technicians across the world listed by state and/or country. Vol. 21, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1993)
Help for Sick Slides and Even Good Ones
by John Upchurch
Suggestions for slide maintenance and improving slide action. Vol. 25, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1997)
What Instrument Shall I Play?
Or, I Made My Choice for All the Wrong Reasons
by Vern Kagarice
Suggestions and thoughts on choosing equipment. Vol. 26, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1998)
Dreams, Concepts, Trials and Triumphs: The Story of Ed Thayer and his Axial-Flow Valve
by Ron Babcock
Information on the development of Ed Thayer's axial-flow valve. Includes illustrations and photos. Vol. 27, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1999)
The Nydiggers and Ownership of the Axial-flow Patent
Corrections and retractions from an earlier article published in the Winter 1998 ITA Journal Vol. 27, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1999)
A Valve for Virtuosi
by Nils Stenhammer
A look at the new Lindberg Valve. Includes drawings demonstrating the mechanics and flow of the valve. Vol. 28, Issue 3 (Summer/July 2000)
The Miller Valve
by Robert Miller
A look at the Miller Valve, a patented new rotary valve. Includes drawings to demonstrate the flow of the valve. Vol. 30, Issue 4 (Fall/October 2002)
Trombone Consumer Test [Read]
by Michael Stroeher
Results of a consumer test done with six trombones (Bach, Conn, Edwards, Thein, Weril, and Yamaha) at the 2002 International Trombone Festival. The test considerations included tone quality, response, dynamics and other attributes of each brand of trombone. Results include evaluation from the players and listeners. Vol. 31, Issue 4 (Fall/October 2003)
A New Step in the Evolution of Trombone Playing
by Petri Aarnio
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