Thanks for this, Heather. I'm just starting to work through multiphonics systematically. I find that the same vent key works with a number of related fingerings AND that the same fingering works with several different vents. This allows for considerable melodic movement between multiphonics.
Agreed! And every fingering produces a multiphonic - not only that every fingering produces multiple multiphonics depending on where you over/underblow to - recommend checking out Scott McLaughlin's Garden of Forking Paths website (and he has lots of videos on YT talking about this stuff too!)
@@hroche83 I find using amplification - I have a Piezobarrel mic mounted on the crook - opens up a lot of possibilities that are otherwise inaudible. It also allows me to make myself heard sitting in front of a saxophone section.
You need to work with whoever is going to have to play it to find out what they can and can't do. Also these multiphonics are very quiet and may be inaudible in an ensemble - unless the instrument is mic-ed up and amplified (I use a piezobarrel mic on the crook).
Thanks for this, Heather. I'm just starting to work through multiphonics systematically. I find that the same vent key works with a number of related fingerings AND that the same fingering works with several different vents. This allows for considerable melodic movement between multiphonics.
Agreed! And every fingering produces a multiphonic - not only that every fingering produces multiple multiphonics depending on where you over/underblow to - recommend checking out Scott McLaughlin's Garden of Forking Paths website (and he has lots of videos on YT talking about this stuff too!)
@@hroche83 I find using amplification - I have a Piezobarrel mic mounted on the crook - opens up a lot of possibilities that are otherwise inaudible. It also allows me to make myself heard sitting in front of a saxophone section.
Hi! I'm a composer, and am planning on incorporating this multiphonic in a wind ensemble piece - is it particularly hard to do?
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You need to work with whoever is going to have to play it to find out what they can and can't do. Also these multiphonics are very quiet and may be inaudible in an ensemble - unless the instrument is mic-ed up and amplified (I use a piezobarrel mic on the crook).