Author: jhoyla
Date: 2009-03-30 19:30
Amen, Chris. Amen.
Actually, it is a common fault with all the high soprano instruments, and is probably because of two things.
1. The slightly sharper tone sounds brighter and more attractive.
2. Pianos are actually tuned sharper as they go higher up the octaves (it's called the "stretch" and there is a real, physical reason for doing so due to the stiffness of the wire. It lets the harmonics be in tune).
The only way for high soprano instruments (including altissimo register oboes, BTW) to learn how to play in tune is first, to practice with - and believe - a tuner. It is more a training of the ear, than a training of note production. Next, you must practice with another instrument, playing long slow notes - an octave apart. Then a fifth apart. Keep doing this until you can hit any note with your partner without any beating. Now you play in tune!
But it's that initial step - getting them to believe they are sharp - that is sooooo hard ....
Post Edited (2009-03-31 11:42)
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