Instruments of all sorts come together to make beautiful‚ mysterious‚ and sometimes even freighting music. Of the many instruments‚ the saxophone is one of the most commonly known. Having flute like keys and a reed (a piece of thin wood) to play on‚ makes this instrument part of the woodwind family. There are many types of saxophones in its so called “family” including the Eb Alto Saxophone and the Bb Tenor Saxophone. These two instruments play a crucial role in any director’s band and can ultimately
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The Shamisen‚ which translates as three taste strings’‚ is a three stringed instrument which has a vague resemblance to the guitar. It is an essential instrument for geisha to learn to play. It is strummed with a wooden plectrum‚ which is called a bachi. It is a very traditional instrument‚ and in modern Japan‚ it is not an instrument that is often played‚ nor is it often taught. The Shakuhachi is also an instrument that geisha learn. While played‚ it is held down the body like a recorder unlike
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that includes piccolo‚ 2 flutes‚ 2 oboes‚ 7 clarinets‚ 2 bassoons‚ 4 saxophones‚ 4 horns‚ 3 trombones‚ baritone horn‚ tuba‚ timpani‚ percussion and strings. Between all the instruments being played‚ the dynamic is loud‚ but closest to the end the loudness increases. I really like how the composer uses all of these instruments for this stunning
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structure and showing development from beginning to end helps make a song timeless. Also the depth and complexity of writing for tens or even hundreds of instruments will make classical music appreciated by people for endless expanse time. The harmonies in classical orchestral music are impossible to reproduce with a small band of rock instruments. Modern rock has harmonies just as all music does but the harmony between the lead guitar‚ bass guitar and the keyboard is no where near what can be produced
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half made a more lasting impression on me. The concert opened with the Festival Overture. This piece began quietly. As the string instruments plucked in unison‚ the brass instruments entered with a slow melody. The mood became more dramatic as it progressed. The pace became faster and the texture more intense with fugue-like entrances. The different instruments succeeded one another until they ultimately all entered in unison. The trumpets were the most prominent players in the overture‚ effectively
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French Horn v.s. Piano - Maxwell Miller The french horn and the piano were invented long ago and since then changes have been made to further improve the instruments and make them more suitable for playing music. These instruments are used very differently from each other in music while they both hold key roles. Both instruments are a challenge to learn and to master‚ and both have unique characteristics that make them difficult to play. The Horn was invented for the purpose of hunting and
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many different instruments being played in this piece. I predicted that it mostly consisted of string and brass instruments. After doing some research‚ I discovered that a flute‚ two oboes‚ two bassoons‚ two horns‚ two trumpets‚ a timpani‚ and a few other string instruments were used. I think this particular variety of instruments made this piece sound really nice. It starts off with a slow tempo and gradually gets louder and faster. During the fast tempo‚ the string instruments were what really
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Music in Japan Class: Music Teacher’s name: Date: Jan.-13-10 Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Back Ground Information 3: Elements of Music 4: Occasions for Music 5: How culture is kept alive 6: Conclusion *Works cited List *Rough Notes Introduction Japan is well known for its variety or cultures and traditions in the “East Asia.” There are many cultural festivals and events all year round. Japan has a great
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enjoyed. I think I may have even appreciated it more than the real thing. Although you cannot replace getting dressed up and going to a concert‚ I liked this webcast because the different camera angles provided footage of everyone playing their instrument and if I had been in a seat I would have been stuck looking at the same few people the whole performance.. For example‚ the conductor would usually have his back to the audience throughout the performance‚ but since I was not a part of the conventional
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was dated around the late 1740’s. The scoring of this piece is suited for an outdoor performance with distinguished contingent of wind instruments. “A due cori” refers to the two choirs of wind instruments the concertos utilize. Handle places wind players on each side of the string orchestra. The Concerto No. 3 in F major uses identical groups of wind instruments‚ each comprised of a bassoon‚ a pair of oboes and horn. The groups go back and forth trading calls and echoing each other’s phrases.
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