Klarinet Archive - Posting 000382.txt from 2003/04

From: "Raycraft" <raycraft@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] new here
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:35:18 -0400

One cool thing about synthesizers is that you don't have
to worry about intonation, right?
Sue
----- Original Message -----
From: "rurik leffanta" <plattermatic@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] new here

> thanks again for all the responses.. i've learned something from each.
i've
> decided to go with the midi breath controller first, since it runs about
the
> same as an instrument of reasonable quality at $500 odd new, and not
unheard
> of used.
>
> i'm very fond of a synthesizer called the z1 by korg.. it mathematically
> models the physics of various instrument forms, ie. plucked string, bowed
> string and so forth instead of using samples in memory, essentially
creating
> a much more realistic performance and a considerable amount of sequence
> programming to achieve this nuance. imho they're the best choice for any
> musician requiring acoustic-styled accompaniment :)
>
> with the breath controller, i'll be able to play a semblance of any brass
or
> woodwind i like.. trumpets growl when you move your finger on the x-y pad,
a
> bow can scrape on the end of the string, you can hear the rosin.. :) i'm
> not dead to the richness of acoustic sound so i will undoubtedly pursue
real
> instruments at some point, but i believe this is the best choice for my
> musical activities at present.
>
> best wishes, and keep making those sweet, noodly sounds.
> --
> http://home.earthlink.net/~plattermatic
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Bush" <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 4:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [kl] new here
>
>
> > Bills answers are good and correct. Let me add a bit more.
> >
> > Saxophone might look more complicated to play, but it just more
> > complicated mechanically. The clarinet is actually a much simpler
> > machine with fewer things to come out of adjustment. Of all the
> > woodwinds, clarinet is, by far, the most rugged and least likely to
> > develop mechanical problems. Bass clarinet is a totally different
> > matter because all of the holes that are covered by fingers on the
> > smaller, soprano clarinet become pads and linkages on the bass
> > clarinet. In this regard, bass clarinet is as complicated as a
> > saxophone.
> >
> > On Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 03:43 PM, Bill Hausmann wrote:
> >
> > > At 04:53 PM 4/9/2003 -0700, rurik leffanta wrote:
> > >> .. it's my guess
> > >> (and again.. forgive..) that the clarinet is the the more intuitive
> > >> of the
> > >> band instruments, since they get all the fun parts. can somebody
> > >> correct me
> > >> if i'm wrong? is sax fingering less convoluted or no? all those
> > >> levers look
> > >> pretty confusing..
> > >
> > > Generally speaking, sax fingering is LESS convoluted and more logical
> > > than even clarinet, mostly because it overblows an octave rather than
> > > a twelfth. Otherwise they are much alike.
> > >
> > >
> > >> due to the nature of my horrid condition (credit) i've become
> > >> fascinated
> > >> with the introductory palatino Bb model. i'm familiar with the
> > >> paradigm of
> > >> 'junior' instruments, but.. should i keep saving (ie. long time) or
> > >> is the
> > >> palatino good for a few years?
> > >
> > > I would avoid the cheapo horn and try for a good used one from ANY
> > > major manufacturer.
> > >
> > > Bill Hausmann
> > >
> > > If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >
> > Yours truly,
> >
> > Richard Bush
> > Hope to see you in SLC @ ClarinetFest 2003
> > rbushidioglot@-----.com
> > ICA member
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
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