Quartersawing gives you a more stable plank but I can't see how it would be that important in making a blank used to turn a woodwind instrument. The blank is going to be square so the grain will cross the blank in one direction or anothet.
That was beautiful, and has inspired me to play one. Can you please tell me where to buy chalumeaux like yours, as I have had great difficulty sourcing them on the net? Thanks.
We have a name and number of a contact who can help with sourcing a chalumeau - please can you send an email to cforrest@chilternsaonb.org and we will pass it on.
These instruments were made by both Anges Pautrel in Paris and Brian Ackerman in England, who is no longer making instruments. Other places to search in Europe would be Peter van der Poel, Rudolph Tuz, Andreas Schöni...
Congratulations. I loved everything. A like to play recorders and chalumeaux too. The bass seems to be a Denner model, but I do not know the alto and the tenor models, Could you inform me? Thanks
I have an odd question...why quarter sawn? It's a round cross section. Once it's turned can you tell the difference between a quarter sawn and flat sawn board? I can see the advantage of cutting the blank from the outer section of the tree to minimize curve in the grain, but the rest has me stumped. But the tenor does sound exquisite. I think I want one.
Heartwood is preferred for instruments. If the grain center is at the center of the instrument bore, than it will expand at the same rate, well at least as closely as possible. If it isn't heartwood, the instrument will expand differently on each side, making the bore change dimension greatly, and the keys can't stayed mounted. The tolerance for bore fluctuation is measured hundredths of a millimeter, so heartwood, especially in boxwood, is extremely important.
Well they should sound very similar to clarinets, because the construction is basically the same. Single reed instrument, cylindrical wooden body. The only difference is that the clarinet family has a broader range, more control over chromaticism, and generally a slightly brighter sound.
Soprano is in F, Alto in C, Tenor in F, Bass in C. All read at concert pitch. Bb is probably in the key of the piece because it is prominent in the F instruments.
People on youtube have very short attention spans. If you want people to actually stay with you and hear the instrument you need to re-edit this so that the music precedes the talk.
Do you know the beautiful Suite for 2 chalumeaux and continuo TWV 55:F2 ??? This is an original piece very interesting. I sell this piece on the site www.nicortelliedizionimusicali.it - absolute first edition !!!
Has the ashplant ever been used to make musical instruments? I know that they use it to make walking sticks so it's obviously strong enough to support the weight of a human body.
wow, "She's Leaving Home" is beautiful on these instrument... never thought of arranging that song for classical chamber instruments but it's genius
That was beautiful. Thank you!!
delightful arrangements. You know your instrument very well!
Music only from 2:57
Great instruments ! Very nice music ! Great job ! Thanks for sharing ! M
Gosh, that was really lovely!
this is beautiful! :)
Excellent!
Beautiful
I love the song you chose.
Where can those instruments be purchased? The closest I've found are the "pocket Clarinet/sax" style, not the recorder-ish style in this video.
The description is backwards: the first piece is "She's leaving home" the second one is "fool on the hill" both by the Beetles
Beatles
Quartersawing gives you a more stable plank but I can't see how it would be that important in making a blank used to turn a woodwind instrument. The blank is going to be square so the grain will cross the blank in one direction or anothet.
unded great, ladies.
Can you please state the manufacturers of your instruments? Thank you.🙂
That was beautiful, and has inspired me to play one. Can you please tell me where to buy chalumeaux like yours, as I have had great difficulty sourcing them on the net? Thanks.
Thank you for your comment. We will pass on your query to one of the musicians to see if they can help.
We have a name and number of a contact who can help with sourcing a chalumeau - please can you send an email to cforrest@chilternsaonb.org and we will pass it on.
ChilternsConsBoard Thank you - I'll do that!
These instruments were made by both Anges Pautrel in Paris and Brian Ackerman in England, who is no longer making instruments. Other places to search in Europe would be Peter van der Poel, Rudolph Tuz, Andreas Schöni...
Susan Bradbury In schools, there is a simplified, cheaper model now being used. It's called The Hanson Chalumeau and isn't made of wood.
Congratulations. I loved everything. A like to play recorders and chalumeaux too. The bass seems to be a Denner model, but I do not know the alto and the tenor models, Could you inform me? Thanks
Very nice! A lovely find. So, is that a standard, an alto and a tenor? Thanks so much for posting - PLEASE post more!!!
I have an odd question...why quarter sawn? It's a round cross section. Once it's turned can you tell the difference between a quarter sawn and flat sawn board?
I can see the advantage of cutting the blank from the outer section of the tree to minimize curve in the grain, but the rest has me stumped.
But the tenor does sound exquisite. I think I want one.
Heartwood is preferred for instruments.
If the grain center is at the center of the instrument bore, than it will expand at the same rate, well at least as closely as possible.
If it isn't heartwood, the instrument will expand differently on each side, making the bore change dimension greatly, and the keys can't stayed mounted.
The tolerance for bore fluctuation is measured hundredths of a millimeter, so heartwood, especially in boxwood, is extremely important.
Thanks for the answer. I was puzzled the quarter question too.
wats the song or. wat ever its called
Will you upload any classical music?
is one of them in Bb because some sounds like a clarinet
Well they should sound very similar to clarinets, because the construction is basically the same. Single reed instrument, cylindrical wooden body. The only difference is that the clarinet family has a broader range, more control over chromaticism, and generally a slightly brighter sound.
Soprano is in F, Alto in C, Tenor in F, Bass in C. All read at concert pitch. Bb is probably in the key of the piece because it is prominent in the F instruments.
2:58 the video starts here. You're welcome
People on youtube have very short attention spans. If you want people to actually stay with you and hear the instrument you need to re-edit this so that the music precedes the talk.
Thinking exactly the same. Beautiful stuff tho
Paul McCartney would be proud.. 👍
Dang they sound like CLARINETS (the best instrument ever) BUT GOOD JOB
Do you know the beautiful Suite for 2 chalumeaux and continuo TWV 55:F2 ??? This is an original piece very interesting. I sell this piece on the site www.nicortelliedizionimusicali.it - absolute first edition !!!
Has the ashplant ever been used to make musical instruments? I know that they use it to make walking sticks so it's obviously strong enough to support the weight of a human body.
What a disappointment ! I was hoping to hear music written for the instrument. Not some pop tunes...
Beautiful