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Edmond Hall "buzz"

Author: Reedirect
Date: 2010-11-06 18:39

Hello;

I'm a 50 year old enthusiastic clarinet amateur als playing saxophone and a cardiac surgeon by profession from Germany wanting to join you pros at this highly regarded board.
I'm a fan of Edmond Hall for years and I was wondering, how he has created his unique buzzing style. Here in Germany nobody has a clue regarding this particular technique. Some people assuming it being a growl others citing references stating that it came from a special reed treatment.
I'm convinced that many of you know the answer.

Thank you for your help and understanding.
Jo

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Re: Edmond Hall

Author: skygardener
Date: 2010-11-07 04:06

I just listened to some recordings- sounds to me like he using a soft reed and a mouthpiece that has an open tip.
In the middle of this recording there is a section that is very "buzzy"- is that the sound you mean? It sounds like he might be growling- singing with his voice as he plays.
It could be just relaxing his embouchure a little to make the lower harmonic come out a little.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dVHRlduCV8

Post Edited (2010-11-07 05:22)

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Re: Edmond Hall "buzz"

Author: Reedirect
Date: 2010-11-07 06:57

yes, that is the sound I mean. Has he created it by humming, by harrumphing, or reed treatment after all? When I tested it myself I came the closest by humming. But there is evidence that instead of growling he filed his reeds in a special way. That's what Wikipedia states for instance.

Thanks
Jo

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Re: Edmond Hall "buzz"

Author: Liquorice
Date: 2010-11-07 08:47

Beautiful! Thanks for the clip.

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Re: Edmond Hall "buzz"

Author: JEG ★2017
Date: 2010-11-07 13:37

My father was Edmund Hall's accountant in the 1960s. Unfortunately he died before I had a chance to meet him, but when he found out that I was learning clarinet he gave my father an LP to give to me, which I still have.

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Re: Edmond Hall "buzz"

Author: Tony F
Date: 2010-11-08 11:31

You'll hear a similar tone in recordings of Archie Semple from the 50's and 60's.

Tony F.

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