Andante cantabile
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I am toying with the idea of getting a soprano. I like its range (close to that of the oboe), but actually I prefer the sound of the English horn or the oboe d'amore. That, by the way, could cut the Yamahas out.
My reading leads me to think that straight sopranos may be more approachable. I would in any case prefer that because I find it easier to hold. When I had an alto, I could never quite decide whether to hold it on the side or in front.
I would like a modern instrument because I want top F#, but I do not see top G as a necessity.
My budget is reasonably flexible. If, for example, it came down to the Yanagisawa S991 I could manage that, but I think that for my purposes it may not be necessary to go that far. Basically I want something that sounds good, has good ergonomics and does not require a personalised mouthpiece.
Grateful any ideas you may have.
My reading leads me to think that straight sopranos may be more approachable. I would in any case prefer that because I find it easier to hold. When I had an alto, I could never quite decide whether to hold it on the side or in front.
I would like a modern instrument because I want top F#, but I do not see top G as a necessity.
My budget is reasonably flexible. If, for example, it came down to the Yanagisawa S991 I could manage that, but I think that for my purposes it may not be necessary to go that far. Basically I want something that sounds good, has good ergonomics and does not require a personalised mouthpiece.
Grateful any ideas you may have.