Johann Christoph Denner created the clarinet soon after 1698 (Barrett, G. 1999) (Adullah, M et al. 2015). The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a single reed. A clarinet has many different keys, and each of them helps produce a different note. “The keys were of brass, sometimes of silver and the springs were of brass.”…
The first incarnation of hearing aids were introduced in the 17th Century, and were known as an ear trumpet. Ear trumpets were essentially the primary form of hearing aid until the turn of the 20th century. These non-electric devices were stylish, yet fairly effective when it came to amplifying and sound. In addition, Ear trumpets also came in a number of forms with names such as Ear tubes, Ear horns, London domes, pipe trumpets, and Dippers.…
The powder horn, stemming from colonial America, evolved through multiple time periods to fit the demands of the military during the Revolutionary Era. They used to be considered an art form rather than a tool for battle in colonial America. However, commencing in the French and Indian War, they were repurposed from being used solely in warfare, then refined even further during the Revolutionary Era. Makers hand-picked larger, more sturdy horns and became a widespread and necessary tool in the 1700's. Despite the powder horn being predominately used in combat, the art form was not relinquished, thus leaving behind not only a significant piece of history for tools in battle, but a piece of elaborate art alongside…
Being a TCU horned frog feels right for many reasons. TCU affords me the opportunity to move away from my hometown, Waco, it allows me to select from any of the majors I've considered; it provides me all of the resources I need to learn and excel; and it means I get to cheer on one of the best football teams in the nation, all while being in a faith-growing environment. I found, during my campus tour, the aspect I was most impressed by was the TCU spirit. Every student my tour group encountered wore a prideful smile, excitedly greeting their peers and every now and then one would yell a “Go frogs!”.…
Animation Video - How the Birds got their songs and colours - ICT experience Describe the experience: Digital multimedia education provides opportunity for the children to develop new learning opportunities (The University of Sydney, 2016). ICT experience - ‘How the Birds got their songs and colours’ video allows children to enhance their positive thinking of indigenous culture and perspectives (ACARA, 2014). Visual arts to explore indigenous perspectives Making posters to explore indigenous identities Role play to experience Indigenous life style 6- 7years of age Describe exactly what you will do with this experience:…
American Jazz sensation, Miles Dewey Davis III was born in Alton, Illinois, on May 26th 1926. The nine time Grammy winner is considered to be one of the top musicians of his era. He forever changed the style of jazz and history of music. Throughout his years in music, he has proven to be a universal musical genius that was able to stretch his style of sound for miles.…
One of the factors in defining employment status is whether or not the worker can hire people to do specific projects related to the job. The musicians are said to have the ability to select the concerts in which they prefer to participate. Should the French horn player choose not to play at a particular event, they are allowed to hire a replacement musician. Independent contractors are responsible for getting the work done, and are able to employ others to work with or for them, without needing permission from others. If they are unable to do the job, they can organize a replacement (Haddon, 2014).…
About 3000 years ago, what is now known as China became the most thriving empire of the time because of the ideas and abilities that the rulers and citizens had. They became extremely successful after a man named Qin Shi Huang Di took the throne and ruled China for many years. During this period of time they mapped a route called the Silk Road. The Silk Road was created to carry the many inventions that are part of our daily lives. Many of the inventions created in china helped it to thrive and rule over many other countries efficiently.…
When charlie was a teen he played the baritone horn in the school band. When charlie was 15 the alto saxophone was his instrument of choice. Charlie's dad abandon the family so his mother got him a saxophone to cheer him up alittle. When charlie was in school he charlie started playing with bands on the local club scene. In 1935 he decided to drop out of school in pursuit of a full time musical career.…
Michael had a wonderful final term! His infectious enthusiasm could be felt, perhaps heard, across the Hudson. Whether playing snare drum for the Smith or timpani for the Beck, he displayed excellent focus and commitment. As of this writing, rhythmic aspects of the timpani part are difficult for him, but he'll have it solved by concert time. Going forward, Michael, we'll lower your stroke height on all the instruments and work on dynamic control.…
The Eclectus Parrot is native to northeastern Australia, Sumba, New Guinea, and the Solomon islands . The Eclectus roratus is only living species in the Eclectus genus. There has been fossils discovered on the islands of Tonga and Vanuatu of a similar species. The Oceanic Eclectus Parrot had smaller wings and was known as Eclectus infectus, which is now extinct. “The Eclectus parrot has evolved into at least 10 subspecies, four of which are available in the pet market.…
The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White is a children 's book, published in 1970, that is full of talking animals, strange events, and fantastical elements. Even with the lighter tone of the story, White’s writing style and storytelling still hold symbolism. From racism to overcoming adversity, White’s stories have a deeper meaning that can resonate with us all on a personal level. The main character of this story is Louis, he is a trumpeter swan. The other swans, particularly Louis’ father, are very proud of the trumpeting calls that they make.…
As you see above this is the computer design of a whistle that I am having printed. The original creator states that this whistle is, "a survival whistle that is a completely original design. I designed it to be rugged, easy to make and carry, have a great design and most importantly be very loud. It is designed to be able to get you noticed in all conditions. " What is interesting about this whistle is that the designer (Joe Zisa) of the whistle created two separate chambers.…
What exactly is a trumpet? A brass instrument? A trumpet is much more than just a high pitched brass instrument; it is the heart of every marching and pep band and makes a statement in every song it is played in. This is why when considering the purchase of a trumpet the mechanics, tone, and reputation of the brand must but taken into account. There are a lot of trumpets out there, some from reputable brands and some that are more or less the same quality as the plastic trumpets that can be purchased at a party store; with the so many different brands and models to choose from along with the decision of whether to buy a professional or student trumpet, it can be overwhelming.…
Technical aspects of the Double Bass in changes Physical changes in the instrument This is still a debate on whether the base comes from the violin family or shrimp family (some research shows even family ties guitar all the time. The only thing we are sure the tool is still under development in relation to the time it was used in the music. The history of the base begins about the first half of the 16th century, based on the violin family.…