[Craig35]

Thanks for the feedback SP and I did think about it after I posted my question and realized asking about recording parameters can be like asking someone “how do you drive…?” There are so many variables and options that it can be almost impossible to answer. I do think your advice about the mic placement is key to finding the sound I want. I’ve been micing the horn like I would mic it for amplification at a venue for playing live meaning I’m playing right into the mic at the bell. Hence I think it is getting too hot of a signal. So as you indicated I will be moving the mic around the room and trying different angles. I’m a little limited space/room wise so in order to keep the peace in on the home front I’ll keep my recording experiments out of the living room and kitchen – for now.
I’ll let you know how I make out.

[Craig35]

When working on overtones, what are some suggestions for knowing if you are properly hitting the octave and subsequent 3rds and 5ths etc? Are you using a tuner and trying to hit the notes? I’m able to hit other notes while maintaining the fingering but I have no idea if they are correct. The tips from the ear training help get close.

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