Physics 288/489: THE PHYSICS OF MUSIC   Fall, 2004

Lecture 14 (10/28)

Reed instruments.  Single reed (e.g., clarinet) family, and double reed (e.g., oboe) sources.  Variation of resonator modes with finger holes.  Cylinderical vs. Conical bores.  Brass instruments. Vibrating lips as the source, and resonator length changes with appropriate plumbing.

Reading: Hall Chap 13

Music Played:

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, II. Allegro (saxophone quartet arrangement)

J.S. Bach: Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 (saxophone quartet arrangement)

Maynard Ferguson: Gospel John (amazing trumpet control)

Charles Gounod: Scherzo from the Petite Symphonie (Wind Ensemble)

PDQ Bach: Schleptet in Eb Major, Larghissimo -- Allegro Boffo; Menuetto con brio ma senza Trio