On Feb 26, 2005, at 9:52 AM,
fdoddy@... wrote:
> Most instruments ( excluding keyboards, most modern fretted
> instruments) don't fair well at either ends of the instruments ranges.
> Violins for instance become more noticably strident and out of tune
> when played further up in the register. Only three violins way up
> there would be shriekfest unless they play harmonics or are VERY good
> players. Usually the ensemble expands to compensate. Safety in
> numbers, if you will. Similar with the winds and brass. Rick can
> attest to that. Even tougher with those to play at the bottom of the
> register.
>
> Fritz
I attest! I attest!
Rick
PS Fritz did you say violinists wouldn't sound good unless they played
harmonicas? I attest to that, too...