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30th August 25, 08:46 AM
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 Originally Posted by jsrnephdoc
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For example, what I just posted demonstrates not only that the singer was talented, but also that he was endowed with perfect pitch, and also the understanding that "C" on an orchestral clarinet is not the same as "C" on an orchestral trumpet. And, to have that entire database in your head just amazes me.
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Did he transpose the notes in his head for each instrument? Or did he issue his instructions in concert pitch, and the orchestral musicians transposed what he was saying for their instrument? I felt like it was the latter, but then again I don't have a good ear for notes.
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30th August 25, 08:56 AM
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 Music hath charmes to soothe the savage beast (or breast)-I forgot the original
(With apologies to my all time favoirte muppets video skit—from the Ed Sullivan Show, I think)
Originally Posted by User
Did he transpose the notes in his head for each instrument? Or did he issue his instructions in concert pitch, and the orchestral musicians transposed what he was saying for their instrument? I felt like it was the latter, but then again I don't have a good ear for notes.
Either way, they played NOT just the note he SAID, but the note he SANG, and every time I attend a concert with performers who make that possible my spirits are lifted.
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