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?