Alto Saxophone Versus Tenor Saxophone Being a part of band for eight years playing the E-flat alto as my main instrument and dabbling with the B-flat tenor saxophone‚ I learned that even with its similar look and playing techniques‚ there is a few key differences that differentiate them. The two saxophones‚ almost identical in looks‚ are both part of the woodwind section of instruments‚ created by Aldophe Sax in the 1800’s‚ and classified as middle tone ranged with identical fingerings. Yet when
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voices carry the main tune while the upper voices serve as the more accompanimental figures until the high points of the piece‚ mostly when the melody goes into the refrain. This melody is mainly carried by the horn and trombone in the brass and low clarinet in the woodwinds (Holsinger‚ 1989). When the upper voices do come in‚ however‚ they help to create a very sublime moment within the music that is meant to reflect Spafford’s profound declaration of praise in the face of the deaths of his daughters
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introduction starts with the amazing sound of the beautiful harps being played. This song has four different themes that repeat themselves. The first theme at the beginning‚ after the introduction‚ starts with a melody heard in French horns and clarinets and is repeated‚ but differently the 2nd time. The second them consists of violins. This theme adds drama and tension to the performance. The flutes start in on the third theme and repeated again with a more illuminated timbre. The fourth theme is
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World Test Music Appreciation Sem 1 (S2524526) Maria Jose De La Torre Points possible: 25 Date: ____________ Answer the following questions thoroughly. 1. List five aerophones and explain why they are aerophones. (5 points) a. Flute b. Clarinet c. Bagpipes d. Saxophone e. Trumpet Any musical instrument that produces sound in effect of causing the body to vibrate through air. 2. Describe the acoustical experiments of Pythagoras and what the results of those experiments were. (5 points)
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herself in hot water because of a racially charged social media humor she posted online? Jennifer Lawrence’s main squad buddy Amy Schumer receives flak from her offensive online tweet. Recently‚ the funny actress tweeted a picture of herself with a clarinet and saxophone on each side. She decided to caption the post: “A Jew with horns.” Within the next few hours‚ Schumer was met with harsh criticism and describes her joke as offensive and wrong. How did her post spike outrage online? The caption
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teachers Orasio Lewis and Ken Archer and so‚ he began his musical journey on the guitar. At the age of 18‚ he joined the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Band where he served as both a clarinetist and a guitarist for 13 years. Although he played the clarinet‚ he was influenced by senior band members; Keith Christmas and Jeffrey Smith to return to his roots on the guitar. He served as the guitarist in popular soca bands like Traffik and Atlantic and was part of the Calypso Revenue Tent band from 1994
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Disco Started in the late 60s/ early 70s‚ peaking in popularity in the mid to late 70s Very socially inclusive: blacks‚ whites‚ gays‚ Latinos‚ woman and men. Originated in New York and Philadelphia. Started as a knee jerk reaction to the over powering position of rock music at that time. Takes influence from Latin‚ Funk and Soul music. Prominent early exponents were Isaac Hayes and Barry White. Later followed by Donna Summer‚ the Bee Gees‚ the Jacksons and Chic. Performers got the public
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the end my classmates were happy that it was over because it was so long. Music has been in my family for many years. My mother used to play the piano for a while and my dad always wanted to play a drum set. My oldest sister Molly has played the clarinet in Woodbury High School‚ and my other sister Janie has played oboe and violin. Music plays a part in my family’s culture as well. During the Summer‚ sometimes Janie and I would go to my grandmother’s church and play piano for everyone. It became
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The very first practice together was the most intimidating experience I have ever had. A group of freshman‚ including myself‚ were waiting in the Chorus room and then it was time. We walked into the double doors and the whole West Haven High School band was standing up and clapping. I thought to myself‚ "Why are they clapping?" After everyone was seated‚ our director‚ Mr. Crabtree said‚ "This is your family for the next four years." It wasn’t until my senior year in high school that I found
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large ensemble usually consisting of 10 or more players. These bands‚ called big bands‚ relied increasingly on saxophones instead of clarinets‚ and emphasized sectional playing. The overall instrumentation was broken down into three groups of instruments: brass which included trumpets and trombones‚ reed which included saxophones with players sometimes doubling on clarinet‚ and rhythm section which included the piano‚ bass‚ drums‚ guitar‚ and in later years‚ the vibes . Generally big band arrangements
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