What is an “F extension” on a single Bb horn (or descant)?

A topic that comes up periodically is that of the F extension and the single Bb horn (and descant). What is the advantage? First, what it does not do: it does not change a single Bb into a double horn. At a basic level it is simply an extra slide tube that adds a length […]

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