Favorite Color Of An Instrument

[chickora]

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.

[TRtrumpet]

I like listening to the flutes and clari's.

[chickora]

  Three valve circus said:

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.

[bariphonium]

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).

[chickora]

  bariphonium said:

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.

[LeanderBass5]

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.

[Skippy]

  chickora said:

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.

[chickora]

  Skippy said:

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.

[Dynasty]

  Skippy said:

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!

[chickora]

  Dynasty said:

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.

[TRtrumpet]

  chickora said:

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.

[chickora]

  Three valve circus said:

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..

[actualgirltrombone]

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.

[chickora]

  actualgirltrombone said:

Have you ever heard a dying moose? I thought i had... but it  was a mellophone.

[TRtrumpet]

lol. mellophones are great.... if you can play it well. If not, then you get the dying moose effect.

[Skippy]

  Three valve circus said:

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.

[chickora]

  Skippy said:

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.

[TRtrumpet]

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!

[chickora]

  Three valve circus said:

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.

[iplayband07]

  bariphonium said:

...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.

[R e a g a n.clarinet]

Brass in general. My favorite sound, when played correctly, is french horn. I think it's pretty. Then trombone and trumpet..

[ClaireAnnette07]

  chickora said:

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?

[bored2damax]

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.

[chickora]

  ClaireAnnette07 said:

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.

[Aegis Fang]

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.