SOTM SOTM May 2021 - The Swan

The backing track is nice and nice to play along because there are no timing variations. I love the bari sound, the only thing that's a little off is the in-time playing but please don't take that as negative, just a pointer to what you could improve in the long run. Great Job!
 
Well, C-Mel's out of it's box. Now we'll see if I can find some time in the next couple of days to try to blow it. I'm gonna be in training mode and I haven't prepared much yet... 😳

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The bench is a total mess right now.
 
saxyjt said:
Well, C-Mel's out of it's box. Now we'll see if I can find some time in the next couple of days to try to blow it. I'm gonna be in training mode and I haven't prepared much yet... 😳

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The bench is a total mess right now.
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Looks like a Buescher! (edit) Maybe not, at second glance it seems to be a Martin. Can't wait to hear a clip
 
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rhysonsax said:
I heard a lovely recording of "The Swan" by Jacqueline du Pre where she played with Welsh harpist Osian Ellis. I found that the harp samples on Sibelius are quite good and tried out a Lelandais classical mouthpiece on my baritone.

The Swan - Rhys bari with Harp V1 - Harp.mp3 - Box

Rhys
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A lovely quiet version. Your swan has found a peaceful backwater.
The harp accompaniment works very well.
 
I tried blowing into my C-Mel and it still make sounds... Now making music out of it is another thing. Tuning is way off. I have a couple of mouthpieces but I need to get reaquainted to them. Much closer than what I've been playing lately and as I suspect I have some leaks, it's a bit of a challenge to get across octaves.

Then again, adjusting to the C-Mel's physical size and ergos is always complicated for me... It doesn't feel comfortable at all!
 
nigeld said:
My aim in posting is to lower the standard sufficiently so everyone can join in.
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I can help with that, too! I'll be off grid for a few days but when I get back ... is that enough of a warning? 🙂
I have an Aerophone that's been sitting in the corner for 3 years but I remember it has an interesting "voice" option
 
Mark Hancock said:
I'm totally out of my depth with this one. My mouth was always caput after practicing a couple of times, so I ended up doing this in two takes. I'm tempted to try this on bari... Anyway, if you enjoy watching people struggle, here you go! 😛

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At last, an alto version! :yess:
Well done. It sounds good, I'm not sure why you felt out of your depth.
It is quite low on an Eb instrument. I chickened out and chose tenor instead.
I suspect that bari may be easier then alto, but it needs a classical-friendly mouthpiece.
 
nigeld said:
At last, an alto version! :yess:
Well done. It sounds good, I'm not sure why you felt out of your depth.
It is quite low on an Eb instrument. I chickened out and chose tenor instead.
I suspect that bari may be easier then alto, but it needs a classical-friendly mouthpiece.
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I guess all technique problems are really exposed in tunes like this... intonation, timing, starting and finishing notes, dynamics... you can really hear all the "mistakes". I need to work more on classical pieces I think. Especially on the higher pitched horns...😱
 
rhysonsax said:
I think we've had all the usual saxophones and a C melody but what about a C soprano ? I made a backing track using a BiaB Celtic Waltz style that needs to be a bit faster than Saint-Saens wanted, but that does have the advantge of it all being over sooner.

The Swan - Celtic Waltz Rhys C Sop V2a.mp3 - Box

Hmm.

Rhys
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Wow! Well done!
I wonder if anyone is going to do it on sopranino or bass.
And we are still waiting for @tenorviol's version on cello.

From the sound, I would not have guessed that your c-soprano was a saxophone. It has its own special voice.

I'm not sure that the very French Camille Saint-Saëns would have approved of a Celtic Waltz backing, but he can't complain, so we are free to do as we wish.
 
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