tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post6083725722042290635..comments2023-12-16T00:52:13.957-07:00Comments on Cello Brained!: Lesson #29 (10/24/11): Last cello test (finally!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post-37091849112014121232011-10-31T21:57:28.187-07:002011-10-31T21:57:28.187-07:00Thanks Thaddeaus! :).
I had a couple of midterms ...Thanks Thaddeaus! :).<br /><br />I had a couple of midterms - my usual procrastinating self had to do a LOT of reading and general catchup! …blah…<br /><br />It’s a little hard to hear in the recordings and it’s definitely easier to hear in person. <br /><br />I guess the first clip with the Evah & Permanent strings is “dark” from the standpoint that it elicits more emotions from me because it has a certain quality – a depth in which the notes linger and play creating more complexity and emotional intrigue. <br /><br />The second recording doesn’t have that quality, so isn’t as emotional for me. It sounds more “one dimensional.” Each note doesn’t have that lingering effect…just notes that say, “Here I am!” and then quickly disappear. <br /><br />Although I would still say the first recording is bright and the other is more dark. <br /> <br />I guess a good way to test dark vs. bright tones would be to test two different brand A strings against each other on your instrument and see which sounds brighter and if you prefer one over the other. I think it's always easier to hear differences on your own cello than other peoples' cellos anyway.<br />Changing and experimenting with strings has definitely helped me recognize tone qualities better. After all, they’re the same notes being played on the A string, but they sound completely different! So what sound “properties” or “qualites” make that so? Being able to decipher that was definitely helpful for me. :).<br /><br />And its a bit fun playing with strings...but expensive...Gemini Cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883738004233218440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post-72282735490981998112011-10-31T07:00:05.021-07:002011-10-31T07:00:05.021-07:00wow, it has been ages!Congratz on the new cello :)...wow, it has been ages!Congratz on the new cello :)<br /><br />btw, I still couldnt tell what do you mean by 'bright' or 'dark' since based on the clips up there, i kinda thought the other way around! the sound of clip B kinda induce the 'bright' feeling, and clip A which apparently my favorite, has this 'darker' sound, more suitable with the dying swan I am imagining from the beautiful Le Cygne (thanks!). i tried to ask my teacher on this, but since both our cellos sounds almost similar (at least for me) he couldn't demonstrate the difference. Need more visits to music store i guess!<br />Good luck with the ear training, I find your approach is quite interesting. I am not using the same method, although i do imagine my open A to be a screaming mandrake since it needs more control (i dont usually have) to make it a softer nicer, kitten asking for food..some imagination :P<br />oh btw, good luck with the bow choosing, 'Harry' :Dthaddaeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148859973275353684noreply@blogger.com