http://www.answerbag.com/profile/83431 New Answerbag answers from Anonymous Tue, 29 May 2012 23:35:49 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:35:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91876 How can I relieve a hoarse throat?<br /><br />Don&#039;t sing, don&#039;t listen to music, and don&#039;t even look at music - or you&#039;ll start thinking automatically about the physiological actions required for singing. Rest completely. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:15:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91869 How many different mouthpieces are there for a trumpet? What are the differences between them?<br /><br />There are many kinds - because there are many variables - shape and depth of cup, length of stem, circumference, bore, etc etc. Bach mouthpieces are numbered, and the higher the number, the shallower the cup. I find that a shallower cup makes easier it is to hit high notes, but the low... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:02:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91866 What's the best way to polish a brass instrument?<br /><br />Never ever use any sort of metal polish (Brasso, Silver-o etc). Never ever. It is a good idea, however, to rub your instrument over gently with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, water marks, and other blemishes to keep it nice and shiny. If your instrument has lost its lacquer coating... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:58:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91866 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91858 What is a "down beat"?<br /><br />The first beat of the bar (measure). It is the strongest beat of the bar, and thus given the most emphasis by the downward movement in a conducting pattern. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:45:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91858 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91856 What is the purpose of cursive writing vs. printing?<br /><br />So you can write more quickly in situations that demand quantity over quality of writing. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:43:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91856