February 2, 200917 yr Hello all, Just a quick question regarding the dynamic range of a cor anglais. If I have it playing at the highest extremities of it's range (High A#) is it possible to get it staccato and forte. Similarly can I grace note to it from the G# below? I know it sounds pinched but that's kind of the point as it's meant to emulate a moorhen. Thanks very much, Chris
February 2, 200917 yr You'll need to give me a visual example. I can't tell if you're talking the written range/sounding range, or specifically which notes you're talking about. It helps to use standard pitch references.
February 2, 200917 yr Author Ok well that's A#5 sounding. Just over an octave and a half above middle C. E# (F) written. I would upload a picture but my internet is just rubbish at the moment.
February 2, 200917 yr If the player can get the note out at all, it's going to sound like some kind of sick bird anyway. The English Horn's upper register is not particularly useful or pretty; I usually stop at sounding G5 (written D6) as a practical useful limit.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.