Klarinet Archive - Posting 000680.txt from 1998/01

From: "reedy" <mwhight@-----.uk>
Subj: Re vibrato
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 16:44:08 -0500

Jonathan

I think we agree on more than initially suspected!

By "core sound" I mean that the basic concept of producing a tone is with
vibrato. So that far from being used as one of many devices to add to
expression it automatically takes place(usually vibrato of the same speed).I
find this predictable and mannered.

As far as I am concerned vibrato is an addition to a "core sound" and can
take many forms.

With regard to your beliefs about the social origins of vibrato and also the
laws of physics I would be interested to hear your views on the "unnatural
laws " followed by the Second Viennese School and many others since.

Vibrato forms an element of expression in Classical music but it does not
restrict itself to change of pitch.The use of bow vibrato is extensive and
would seem to diminish the importance that I feel you are placing on the
usual type.

Again I run out of time but am looking forward to your response.

Michael Whight