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(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.” (Barrett, G. 1999). It is an instrument that is somewhat quiet compared to others, but it can be played loudly if the player desires. “While almost every other woodwind instrument has a conical bore the clarinet has a cylindrical bore…

What is a woodwind instrument? The woodwind instruments are instruments that produce sound as a result of air flowing through them. Instruments that belong to this family include the oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and flute. While all of the other instruments mentioned are actually classified as reed instruments because that is the way that the air flows through them, the flute is an instrument that makes its sound from air being blown across an opening. The openings are closed or kept open…

me to read the page in front of me while I play, my eyes habitually wander to my hands, where the music is really happening. This gap between reading and performing music keeps me from fully expressing my musical ideas. As a way to bridge this divide, I am trying to create a simple instrument that translates movement directly into music, using motion to capture melodic ideas and expressions. I got this idea while watching a lively orchestra conductor, who sometimes overshadowed the players so…

i. Grip – Slatkin often uses a light grip with the handle of the baton between his thumb and index finger. However, he has held the handle in the palm of his hand, while his thumb and index finger gripped the baton. Occasionally, his pinky finger pops out during cues and powerful sections of the movement. ii. Wrist motion – Slatkin has a natural wrist motion as he conducts and he uses his wrist the most when cuing big entrances. In addition, Slatkin stresses his wrist motion whenever he…

I am Shelby Cope and I am from the Early College here on Campus. I have little experience with music. I do know how to read music and sing. I participated in chorus all throughout middle school. During this time our school’s band and chorus traveled to Seaworld and performed for the guest. I have also participated in my church's youth choir, general choir, praise team, and assisted in leading the children's choir this year. Otherwise I know a few keys on the piano and as of right now I am…

melodious tone when you place your fingers and move the bow simultaneously. First, place your fingers on the string, then set the bow without digging into the string”. My music teacher's in class lessons taught me the basic technique of the string instrument.…

started to play. The intricacies of the Gamelan became evident after I saw the Indian Kathak performance. Though, the Indian Kathak, American Tap dance, and Balinese Gamelan are very different, they all have striking similarities such as the need for instruments. What I noticed in the Indian Kathak was the huge similarity with the Gamelan. Near the beginning of the show, the ensemble that was performing with the Kathak group started off their presentation with a beautiful performance of music. A…

These country songs are awesome. Maybe it's just me, but good songs cross over boundaries appealing to just about everyone, even city slickers like me. These short, country songs are wrapped around catchy stories. 1. SOME BEACH [OFFICIAL VIDEO] Blake Shelton, 2004. Funniest song I've ever seen! Thought I'd share a laugh. For those who don't know, "some beach" is a double entendre. The singer "pictures himself" on some beach not lifting a finger. 2. PEOPLE ARE CRAZY [OFFICIAL VIDEO] Billy…

I learned new instruments, began to write songs, and frantically sought out fellow artists to collaborate with. Fortunately, I found the right talent with which I coordinated a first official band practice after a year of searching. However, the people I found became much…

a distinct crescendo on symbols brings in the rest of the music. A slow-paced yet solid background beat is created by light bass sounds and a clap on the second and fourth beat in each measure, providing a sturdy foundation for the variety of instruments played over top of it. Further, the sounds of a shaker and a repetitive chord played on a piano are noticeable. The most recognizable part of the instrumentation is the string section and guitars that play and generate the mood of the song.…