I wish (2nd topic)

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> Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 07:29:42 -0500
> From: Terry Neely <tlneely@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: I Wish!( 2nd topic)
> 
> I wonder if anyone has done research on wind instruments of the periods 
> being
> discussed. Although these instruments are adjustable, instruments such as 
> the
> clarinet, flute, etc. have a fixed relationship between the notes in the 
> scale. It
> would seem that this relationship would be fixed by the manufacturer in the
> temperament style in use at that time.
> Terry Neely  Cary NC
> 
Terry N.,

Not wishing to discourage some research into this area, I must still say that 
ALL wind instruments have considerable leeway in pitch beyond the 
manufactured specifications--changes in embouchure alone can change the pitch 
by as much as a quarter of a step.  This being the case, if the instrument in 
question is even reasonably well made, the player can find a way to be in 
tune regardless of the temperament on whatever keyboard instrument might be 
involved.  In short, there are too many variables, IMHO, for this line of 
reasoning to be very satisfying.  (From the point of view of a life-long 
brass player......)

Regards,

Stan Ryberg
Barrington IL
mailto:jstan40@aol.com

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