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Author: Squidward J
Date: 2003-04-13 01:09
There is what is called a "large bore" clarinet. These were orginally made for marching bands and were popular during the 20's, 30's, and 40's jazz era. It does have a larger sound (but can still sing well at ppp). Concider the old 444 Conn's or large bore Selmers. I find Morgan mouthpieces will kick the volume even louder on a large bore...but the p - ppp will get airy.
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Author: tekk
Date: 2003-04-13 01:54
How big a bore are we talking about here?
I've seen a .584mm bore
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Author: K.
Date: 2003-04-13 02:40
This is sort of off the topic but which do you think is louder oboe,flute, or clarinet? I am just curious
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Author: sömeone
Date: 2003-04-13 03:12
i assume that you are saying like.....3 of the instruments are playing at the same time, and all of them are playing the same note on the same octave on their most possible loudnest, say like middle concert Bb, the oboe will definitely stand out, but this varies all the time, so you don't actually know which is the loudest, cause a lot of clarinetists can play very loud. So the reason why the oboe will stand out is because of its relatively high pitch.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2003-04-13 11:51
The oboe stands out because of it's unique sound characteristic that can cut through the other two. The clarinet and flute both play much higher than the oboe.
Since the sound characteristics can deceive the listeners as to which is louder, one would have to take measurements with the proper test equipment to determine which is louder. Also it can depend on just what note each is playing. The lowest notes on the flute are definitely not very loud and are hard to hear unless everyone else is silent. The highest notes are piercing and cut right through anything even when played softly.
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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2003-04-14 18:51
It has nothing to do with loudness, but rather the type and frequency of the sound. Oboes have a very distinctive sound, mainly because they are different from the rest and because they are on the "sawtooth" sound wave. How appropriate! It may appear that they are louder, but they are not. Same with the piccolo. It isn't any "louder", it's just they frequency at which they play at is more sensitive to our ears, therefore we can hear it better. Have you ever been next to someone listening to music with earphones on? Have you ever noticed how you can always hear the piccolo playing, but not the tuba? that's the difference in frequency again.
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2003-04-17 01:05
the 'schwa' clarinets(metal) do cut through the sound, but where would you get one? the instrument stores in my city only sell plastic or wood, i've never seen a metal one.
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