Klarinet Archive - Posting 000360.txt from 1995/08

From: Jack Dannenberg <jackd@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Intonation question
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 08:37:05 -0400

David Bourque writes;

IR> I also have a subjective perception that it is extremely minor pitch
IR> differences which cause a degradation in the quality of sound of an
IR> ensemble. This means that the listener does not perceive an
IR> intonation problem but only a less beautiful timbre. Does anyone
IR> else have this impression?

I attended a concert in a small German town where Antony Pay played
clarinet in Bartok's Contrasts. Needless to say the sound was
beautiful. On the last chord the players made quick intonation
adjustments to perfect the tuning and the difference was
remarkable as to how well it sounded. It was good before but it
was the best chord I thought I would ever hear after the change.
This change was done in a split second with lots of eye contact
between the players. After this experience I would agree with
David's statement.
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