Klarinet Archive - Posting 000585.txt from 1996/09

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: on clarinet and piano
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 11:11:06 -0400

>Bill Fogle -
>I agree, esp since I have been working full time with a guitarist. It is
>so nice to have the gentle touch of the guitar, the nuances of phrase and
>the option of a *very* subtle diminuendo. It often seems that the piano is
>too big and percussive. I feel too many overtones left ringing in the air,
>like competing radio stations. It is also much nicer to tune to a guitar!

Yes, it's great tuning with a guitar: you say "You're flat!" and
the problem is solved!
>
>The problem has been to balance with the guitar, because the clarinet
>through its history has been cultivated as a projecting, orchestral
>instrument, which can compete [yes, I think that's the right word..] with
>power instruments such as piano. The guitarist and I have had to use some
>discreet amplification and digital effects on both instruments to achieve
>balance.
eric nelson
>lightwood duo

When I play with a guitar, we usually amplify the guitar and let
the clarinet carry on its own!

-Scott

>

Scott D. Morrow
Department of Biochemistry
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
(410)-955-3631

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