Catechism of Musical Instruments Guide to Instrumentation
Catechism of Musical Instruments Guide to Instrumentation
Riemann, Hugo, 1849-1919
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I/vAW;/, The tone of the A clarinet is neither so brilh'ant nor so voluptuous as that of the B 7 clarinet, but makes amends by being more soft and sorrowful. The choice of the clarinet in A, or of that in B?, depends of course, generally, on the key of the piece; but in some circumstances, the particular character of the composition may necessitate the selection of the A clarinet, and with it the preference of a sharp key. The tone of the clarinet blends equally well with that of the other wood... wind instruments, or with that of the homs. It it also better suited than the oboe for a melodious middle part not intended to be brought out with the prominence of a solo. But from the strings in the orchestra, it always remains characteristically dis- tinct, and can therefore bring out a principal melody which descends below the other parts. In regard to pitch the clarinet is generally treated as being an octave (or fifth) higher than the bassoon and horn, and an octave lower than the llute, e.
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