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intonation adjustment

Author: DrH2O
Date: 2009-05-07 20:06

Some questions on intonation:

How much do you consciously adjust intonation to match those around you or does that adjustment mostly happen at a subconscious level? Is it hopeless if you can tell that you're out of phase, but can't tell if you're sharp or flat?

If its mostly subconscious (or maybe even if not), does the pitch of a band tend to drift toward that of the loudest instruments regardless of whether they are in tune or not? Is that okay or should I try to focus more on my section (which I usually have trouble hearing because the tenor sax is on the riser behind me and seems to be playing right into my ear).

My community band used to tune to the 1st clarinet, but now tunes to the low brass reportedly in an attempt to get the ensemble better in tune with itself. Why would this help?

Anne
Clarinet addict

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