chickora Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 In my band class, Round Rock HS: Concert Band, my band director, Dr. Rainey(Doc), created this color drill. I am sure there are like warm-ups of this, but the was personally written by him. Anyways, each section will play a concert F, with a whole rest in between..and there is an order to it, but if you really want the basics... Just ask for them. Now to the point, There are instruments that I dearly love to listen to. In my opinion, my favorite color of a band would the horn. For some reason, I have an obsession of the muffled sound the horn produces, but when not played well, people do know what I am talking about.. IT DOES NOT SOUND PRETTY... But with a dark warm sound, it is the best sounding instrument ever.. *again, in my opinion* It gives that concert F sound a ring.. Yeah, yeah, can we say nerd? Now to the ACTUAL point, what is your favorite color, sound, etc..to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I like listening to the flutes and clari's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 I like listening to the flutes and clari's. Do you? Well, why? I know, I know.. Because the clarinet is the best instrument in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bariphonium Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I like the euphonium myself (surprisingly enough) because of it's versatility. It's like the french horn of the low brass, but it can also fit many other parts: It can blend/support the horn line, produce a nice lower, counter-melody for trumpets, accompany low reeds and the tubas, second-part the trombones, and, should a composer ever right the part (God forbid), play their own melody, accompanyment, or just about anything else. If you've got a nice, solid euphonium section, you can give them any part of a song and it'll sound like it was made for their instrument, even if it wasn't. Now, if you want me to differ from my own instrument, I'll go with the clarinets. They can give a low, bassline part (should no bass clarinets be handy), or they can tear up a technical run with ease (ie, Lassiter). They'll jazz it up a bit on occasion, or they can lead a ballad that'll make you cry. Obviously, I'm a fan of versatility, and they've definately got it. Plus, I like the solid, full sound they naturally produce (unless, of course, you just aren't good). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Now, if you want me to differ from my own instrument, I'll go with the clarinets. They can give a low, bassline part (should no bass clarinets be handy), or they can tear up a technical run with ease (ie, Lassiter). They'll jazz it up a bit on occasion, or they can lead a ballad that'll make you cry. Obviously, I'm a fan of versatility, and they've definately got it. Plus, I like the solid, full sound they naturally produce (unless, of course, you just aren't good). Ah, yes... That's the reason why I chose clarinet. I am a big fan versatility to. I do have to agree with the Euphonium being pretty kool. In fact, our euphonium section is our strongest brass section in our band. I agree totally with everything you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderBass5 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I prefer the Trombone, because it has the low bass voicing but it is still clear, but still not as high and annoying as a horn or trumpet. It also has a strong presence and a good resonating tone, if played right mind you. I also like the vibraphone, because of the resonating of the keys. It has such a mellow, ringing-like tone. Not as sharp as a Xylophone, but not as bass and unclear as a marimba. And the muting provides such versatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 For some reason, I have an obsession of the muffled sound the horn produces If the horn sounds muffled, that is bad. Very bad. I don't know why you are obsessed with a muffled sound. I'd perfer an annoying, loud, crass sound, to a muffled one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 If the horn sounds muffled, that is bad. Very bad. I don't know why you are obsessed with a muffled sound. I'd perfer an annoying, loud, crass sound, to a muffled one. I well, I probaly used the wrong word. I think you understand the color I am getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I'd perfer an annoying, loud, crass sound, to a muffled one. Heck... why not use mellophones all year instead of switching to concert horns? I know the audience would LOVE the bellfront horn sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Heck... why not use mellophones all year instead of switching to concert horns? I know the audience would LOVE the bellfront horn sound! Hahaha, Indeed...Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Do you? Well, why? I know, I know.. Because the clarinet is the best instrument in the world. I just like how the clarinet can play a realy low bassline with the low brass, or bust out the high notes with the flute. lol. Other than that, i like the mello and alto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 I just like how the clarinet can play a realy low bassline with the low brass, or bust out the high notes with the flute. lol. Other than that, i like the mello and alto. Ah, the clarinet rocks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actualgirltrombone Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I, personally, love all the instrument colors, when played well on concert horns. Marching horns is a different story. Have you ever heard a dying moose? I thought i had... but it was a mellophone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Have you ever heard a dying moose? I thought i had... but it was a mellophone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 lol. mellophones are great.... if you can play it well. If not, then you get the dying moose effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 lol. mellophones are great.... No they aren't. They are terrible instruments, that have no use outside of the marching idiom. It's the only setback whenever I do drum corps, because I have to get my french horn chops back after tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 No they aren't. They are terrible instruments, that have no use outside of the marching idiom. It's the only setback whenever I do drum corps, because I have to get my french horn chops back after tour. Ah, I think the mellophone adds a wonderul color to the feild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Me too. I realy wanna learn to play one... I pretty much play the mello part right now kus im an alot player... but all you hear is our mello (there's only one) and she gets all the credit when im workin just as hard as her.... She is a realy good player though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 Me too. I realy wanna learn to play one... I pretty much play the mello part right now kus im an alot player... but all you hear is our mello (there's only one) and she gets all the credit when im workin just as hard as her.... She is a realy good player though! Yeah, part of my love to the Horn/Mello's sound would have to be because my friend Tarren plays it at VRHS. I don't know if he is any good anymore, but I remember him making an excellent switch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iplayband07 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 ...and, should a composer ever right the part (God forbid), play their own melody.. the melody shop. insane euphonium soli. it's the euphonium march. we're playing it in november in seattle at the western international band clinic the melody shop the second half is the solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R e a g a n.clarinet Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Brass in general. My favorite sound, when played correctly, is french horn. I think it's pretty. Then trombone and trumpet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireAnnette07 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Do you? Well, why? I know, I know.. Because the clarinet is the best instrument in the world. Yes, clarinet IS the best instrument in the world...why do you think there are probably a million of us in Texas who play it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored2damax Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Because its the lightest horn next to flute. No just kidding i love clarinet even asked my friend to teach me how to play it. Relly weird playing a woodwind compare to a brass instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickora Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Yes, clarinet IS the best instrument in the world...why do you think there are probably a million of us in Texas who play it? Haha, I personally have no idea why I chose the clarinet, only the fact that Percussion was already filled. I was fascinated to the bass clarinet. I wanted to play that at first, but when I discovered that there was a diff. between the two, is when I discovered the clarinet and had fallen in love with the best man in the world.. *My clarinet* :-) I tried playing horn. I could play remington and marry had a little lamb. Yes, I know I am talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis Fang Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'm rather surprised nobody's said anything about the trumpets yet. If you're looking for versatility, look no further. It is arguably the best melodic instrument on the field, it can play counter-melodies... It can sound powerful, nasty, edgy... or it can sound soft, pretty, light... it can do pretty much anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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