Chapter 2—Performing Media: Voices and Instruments Range: based on physical makeup & training 2 main groupings: Female Male Soprano (high) Mezzo Soprano (medium high) Alto (low) Tenor (high) Baritone (medium high) Bass (low) Vocal methods and styles vary between cultures Vocal methods and styles can vary within a culture Instruments frequently accompany vocal music
CHAPTER 2—PERFORMING MEDIA: VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS Musical Instruments Mechanism (not a voice) that produces musical sounds Western instruments: 4 broad categories String Woodwind Brass Percussion Frequently made in different sizes (for range)
CHAPTER 2—PERFORMING MEDIA: VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS String Instruments Sound produced by vibrating a tight cable Longer string = lower pitch Orchestral instruments Violin Viola Cello (violoncello) Bass (double bass) Symphonic music uses bow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzXoVo16pTg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCDB301dyoM
CHAPTER 2—PERFORMING MEDIA: VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS Woodwind Instruments Traditionally, woodwinds made of wood In 20th Century, metal & plastic became common The longer the tube, the lower the pitch Covering holes along instrument serves to lengthen the tube Main orchestral woodwinds and ranges: High – Oboe, Flute, Recorder Middle – Clarinet, Saxophone Low – Bassoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9KiKWbE6ME http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYHaJWDSMtA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fYNqzRWQJE
CHAPTER 2—PERFORMING MEDIA: VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS Brass Instruments Orchestral brasses (in order of range): Trumpet French horn - Euphonium Trombone Tuba http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPXJtFGO-iI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ypjN_1Sn1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NAaRQUTp9g
Percussion Instruments CHAPTER 2—PERFORMING MEDIA: VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS Percussion Instruments Sound (generally) produced by striking, shaking, or rubbing the instrument © Photodisc/Getty Images Chimes, Gong, Bells, snare drum, cymbals, piano http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv3Ds-2h2WY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCDLpSWDpq0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK8XHULfllo © Photodisc/Getty Images