LAWSON LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Any of these are available by mail upon request.
Acoustic Primer
IHS Horn Call, by Bruce Lawson, 1998
An introduction to modern computer aided design. Not too technical.
Acoustical Characteristics of Annealed French Horn Bell Flares,
Journal of American Acoustic Society, 1998 by Bruce Lawson
Technical article which compares the acoustics of yellow brass vs. nickel-silver bell flares.
An Investigation of Correlations Between Geometry, Acoustic Variables and Psychoacoustic Parameters for
French Horn Mouthpieces,
Journal of American Acoustic Society, August 1999 by Bruce Lawson, George Plitnik
Highly technical article on acoustics of 21 different variables in just mouthpieces.
Detachable French Horn Bells
by Walter Lawson
Explains some of the reasons detachable flares are popular. Also includes recommendations for minor do-it
yourself repairs and maintenance.
Development of New Leadpipes for the French Horn
by Walter Lawson
Explains some of the acoustic consequences of different common leadpipe designs.
Explanation of Descants
by Walter Lawson
Summary of descant horn uses and drawbacks
Explanation of Tapers and Alloys
Seminar presented at IHS, 1980 meeting by Walter Lawson
Brief overview of some of the effects of the tapers in different parts of the horn and its overall musical
performance.
French Horn Mouthpieces, Material and Design
by Walter Lawson
Summarizes many of the variables in a mouthpiece. Includes graphics and options available from Lawsons.
Instrument to Person Coupling
IHS Horn Call, 1999 by Walter Lawson
Explains some of the considerations for physically holding the instrument.
Lubricants for the French Horn
by Bill Kendall
Recommendation by one of the country's top repairmen on lubricants.
Search for the Perfect Mouthpiece
by Vincent Bach, Selmer Corporation
Excellent article on the Quixotic quest for a perfect mouthpiece written decades ago.