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Do you notice intonation problems?

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SXMP

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Having played a musical instrument for 8 years ( tuba 4yrs, clarinet 4 yrs, with 2 yrs trumpet in addition), when I listen to live wind ensemble pieces or live classical music, I noticed I have become extremely critical. I'm trying to figure out if it is just me or not...

Listen to this piece (its a HS wind ensemble) "Sarabande" from Courtly Airs and Dances Having listened to all the music on that page (god no not because I went there, but because I'm trying to find some good live recordings) it appears to be one of their better played songs (The Courtly Airs and Dances is one of my favorite pieces anyways, so I was thrilled to see they had a live performance... that is until I heard it.)

Anyways, tell me if you can hear the intonation problems.. the page with the rest of their music is here.
 
I hear the poor sound, but I'd be hard pressed to point to the cause. Could it be the way it's miked or recorded, or placement of the instruments, rather than the pitch of the horns?
 
Originally posted by: Ornery
I hear the poor sound, but I'd be hard pressed to point to the cause. Could it be the way it's miked or recorded, or placement of the instruments, rather than the pitch of the horns?
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I really doubt it. I listen to a lot of live recordings (including those of the band I was in). There is definatley a difference between pitch problems and recording.
 
Damn, is that the top level band? My band (junior and senior year, wind ensemble) was way better than that, and I was always critical of our sound.

7 year Tuba
 
if I were to offer my criticism -
needs more low-register support - offers a warmer, darker sound. flute soli out of tune. sometimes the lower register actually sounds like white noise, which is in all likelihood a mic/recording problem (esp. near the end), but that could be fixed with better air support.

theres otehr stuff, but I forget it...
 
i just came back from an open mic night and these two guys got up there and starting playing. it was fine when only one of them played guitar but for some reason, they didnt check if their instruments were in tune with each other. GAAA!
it was so painful and yet, no one seemed to care but my friend and i.
 
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