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Re: My HS band director hated trills

Author: Tony Pay ★2017
Date: 2014-07-25 04:32

kdk wrote:

> Tony, if this is the case, why does it so often seem that a brighter sound from an orchestral instrument generally seems more clearly heard at the back of the hall than a round, "dark" sound? >>

Direct sound is different...

>> There is, of course, no boat in the hall to stop the high partials, at least until they reach a reflecting surface. >>

...as you remark yourself.

I offered what is to me a plausible explanation of something that you can easily check for yourself, to do with what sorts of sound suit fast passages in normally resonant acoustics.

So, check it out, and see if you agree with me.

Tony

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