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Another question by a complete newcomer to this wonderful world of recorder music.
In order to play a Baroque repertoire, is it mandatory or very advisable at least, to have a 415 Hz pitched instrument, maybe because musical sheets are written for that kind of music? or, on the countrary even professional players use to play this kind of music with a 442 Hz pitched recorder?
Thank you in advance for answers,
MatteoIt is true that Vivaldi can be legitimately played in A440. That was his pitch in Venice.
But most amateurs I’m aware of, who are serious about baroque performance, will generally do so in A415. Many pros do perform or cut CDs at A415 and a few are exploring various original pitches (A403-410, A398-A400, etc).
All very exciting!
Mainly French & English baroque repertoire on an A403 Bressan, and an A415 DeBey. Recorder enthusiast since 1971. Early Music program at York University, French baroque instruction at Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
You mentioned that you’re a “complete newcomer.” All the CDs that come with method and anthology books are A=440.
You mentioned that you’re a “complete newcomer.” All the CDs that come with method and anthology books are A=440.
If you’re addressing me, I’m referring to professional performance CDs that one listens to. Not ‘music minus one’ play-along CDs.
Mainly French & English baroque repertoire on an A403 Bressan, and an A415 DeBey. Recorder enthusiast since 1971. Early Music program at York University, French baroque instruction at Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
No. That’s how Matteo Berra described himself upon starting this thread – “a complete newcomer.” It’s the first posting above. — k —
Ah! I missed that. Thanx.
Mainly French & English baroque repertoire on an A403 Bressan, and an A415 DeBey. Recorder enthusiast since 1971. Early Music program at York University, French baroque instruction at Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
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Mainly French & English baroque repertoire on an A403 Bressan, and an A415 DeBey. Recorder enthusiast since 1971. Early Music program at York University, French baroque instruction at Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
Hi, I’m Tony Eyers, forum creator. Stela and her ilk have been deleted. I’m now visitng the forum every day to remove the garbage.
Re 415, Zen-on now have a very affordable and highly regarded baroque alto. I’ve played in a baroque ensemble for the last 25 years, all at 415. The music sounds different and in my view better at that pitch. Our soprano certainly appreciates not having to sing a semitone higher.
My answer to your question is twofold.
1. If you do exams, you CANNOT use a 415Hz recorder, so you need to have at least one 440Hz one
2. Are you playing with anyone else?
If you are playing on your own, it does not matter what the recorder is pitched at.If you play with someone else, either reocrder consort or other baroque instruments such as a harpsichord, you need to be able to be in tune with them. So if you are playing with others you need to find out what they are playing on first.
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Hi Tony,
It looks like our ‘Anonymous’ SPAMMER is back.Mainly French & English baroque repertoire on an A403 Bressan, and an A415 DeBey. Recorder enthusiast since 1971. Early Music program at York University, French baroque instruction at Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
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