These videos are a treasure. I wish there were more episodes! I just want to hear him talk about and play all kinds of interesting instruments from around the world!
Chalumeau has to be one of my favourite forgotten instruments. True, Mr Harvey is not playing it in a 17th century style, but what he has to say beautifully captures the value of historical instruments like this. Historical and world instruments may be more primitive, but there is an intimacy between player and instrument which is lost with our modern mechanized instruments.
Wow, that sounds amazing! If I heard it blind I'd probably assume it _was_ a duduk, the way you played it. And yet it definitely has its own beautiful subtle tone.
Having played in symphony orchesras all my professional life I say there is NO sound as haunting, evocative and expressive - in the hands of a competant player - as the Duduk!
Just to be clear, the chalumeau is not a clarinet. While the clarinet was developed from the chalumeau the two instruments went side by side until the late 18th C. One of the last chalumeau concerts was by Hoffmeister.
I just bought a Bb chalumeau from Thomann. Just learning to play it. And in fact, my aim was/is to learn to play a bit like a duduk, like some traditional Eastern music. Some nice tips here and beautiful playing. Wish you had played it more.
Lovely Richard, have you an echo chamber right there? Came across the chalumeau in a recording of Telemann's wind concerti (Oboes etc) with one for two chalumeau. Also that haunting sound you are getting is very reminiscent of the various cd's by Stepan Micus (ECM) where he plays many 'world music' instruments like the one you mention, the duduk (?) ps. still very proud of my Gryphon cd's.
Such an ethereal feeling to it... what tuning is this one in? I would love to get my hands on one; probably not that one as I assume it’s madly expensive for it’s historic value, but everything you could tell me about it that would help me find one similar would be very appreciated. I’m in awe of this beautiful sound.
Consider that it's similar to a clarinet, where the top register is a twelfth above the lower register, meaning that the range is pretty incredible in theory--though the relative lack of keys limits this. Contrast this with a flute, oboe or saxophone, which all have their registers only an octave apart.
Church organ player, have some strange name instrument like this on there pipe registre, like celestial or Bombarde wind instruments, most of those instruments pre date French and Europe an middle age and are almost forget, because of New symphonic orchestra.
This guy plays every woodwind instrument out there perfectly!
if you crank up the reverb effect, this appears to be the impression that people get.
These videos are a treasure. I wish there were more episodes! I just want to hear him talk about and play all kinds of interesting instruments from around the world!
Chalumeau has to be one of my favourite forgotten instruments. True, Mr Harvey is not playing it in a 17th century style, but what he has to say beautifully captures the value of historical instruments like this. Historical and world instruments may be more primitive, but there is an intimacy between player and instrument which is lost with our modern mechanized instruments.
As ever... utterly amazing
I recently obtained a tenor chalumeau. I've become a bit obsessed with it.
Wow, that sounds amazing! If I heard it blind I'd probably assume it _was_ a duduk, the way you played it. And yet it definitely has its own beautiful subtle tone.
What a beautiful sound!
Has an amazing built-in echo chamber.
I love the sound! Beautiful playing as well!
Thanks for listening
Having played in symphony orchesras all my professional life I say there is NO sound as haunting, evocative and expressive - in the hands of a competant player - as the Duduk!
Sweet!
Just to be clear, the chalumeau is not a clarinet. While the clarinet was developed from the chalumeau the two instruments went side by side until the late 18th C. One of the last chalumeau concerts was by Hoffmeister.
What is the brand of this chalumeau?
I just bought a Bb chalumeau from Thomann. Just learning to play it. And in fact, my aim was/is to learn to play a bit like a duduk, like some traditional Eastern music. Some nice tips here and beautiful playing. Wish you had played it more.
Best of luck!
Can someone tells me the exact range of this instrument please?
I'm so interested in it, thank you for all the information and beautiful playing!!!
You can see a Duduk resting on the table
wow, I vote for a Harvey library,
Lovely Richard, have you an echo chamber right there? Came across the chalumeau in a recording of Telemann's wind concerti (Oboes etc) with one for two chalumeau. Also that haunting sound you are getting is very reminiscent of the various cd's by Stepan Micus (ECM) where he plays many 'world music' instruments like the one you mention, the duduk (?) ps. still very proud of my Gryphon cd's.
Good morning boss let me hope all is well how can I get the note for beginners about this little instrument
Hi, by any chance could you please share an info about whether I can find this instrument to buy, or simply a brand information?
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With all the reverb and sustain in the recording, you've created quite an elegant sound. The chalumeau doesn't sound exactly like this in person.
I recently became aware of this instrument and I love it's sound. Do you know if they produce a left handed model Richard?
Such an ethereal feeling to it... what tuning is this one in? I would love to get my hands on one; probably not that one as I assume it’s madly expensive for it’s historic value, but everything you could tell me about it that would help me find one similar would be very appreciated. I’m in awe of this beautiful sound.
you can get a new one pretty cheap under 100 dollars atleast
How is it that low in pitch?? It's like 6 inches long!
Consider that it's similar to a clarinet, where the top register is a twelfth above the lower register, meaning that the range is pretty incredible in theory--though the relative lack of keys limits this. Contrast this with a flute, oboe or saxophone, which all have their registers only an octave apart.
This shit sounds like a voice. Hoooly shit.
it sounds low for what it looks like!
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Is this the moeck sopranino chalumeau?
Church organ player, have some strange name instrument like this on there pipe registre, like celestial or Bombarde wind instruments, most of those instruments pre date French and Europe an middle age and are almost forget, because of New symphonic orchestra.
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