Mellotronists

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@...> wrote:

> Personally, I think Harry came up with the actual pitches because of
> the violin, arguably the most famous of all sounds, whether
> Chamberlin or Mellotron. The lowest note on a violin is low G and the
> F at the top gives you quite an adequate range.

That sounds right. A standard Clarinet also starts at the low G like
violin. Some wind instruments can't produce 35 notes. It makes me
wonder how they recorded trumpet and french horn. (33 notes and they
don't start at G). A lot of butt-cheek clenching on those high notes.

You recorded french horn Rick. How did you get 35 notes?