JacksonLast Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm currently am writing a piece for choir and piano in Finale 2008, and it's going well, except I've noticed that the soprano parts are dramatically quieter than the alto parts, for instance if I were to write the same part in both clefs I'd have to write a mf for soprano and a p for alto in order to get the same volume level. Now I'm wondering if there is a reason for this, or if the soprano part was recorded too quiet or something. I've been compensating for it but would hate to find out that my dynamic markings were way off if I ever tried to get it performed. Thanks for your help! :) Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavingSpleen Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 In real life, sopranos are much louder and much more annoying than altos. Yes, chances are the soprano wasn't recorded the best. You're not writing your piece for sound samples, so don't tailor your dynamics for them. It's as simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Castillo Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi everyone,I'm currently am writing a piece for choir and piano in Finale 2008, and it's going well, except I've noticed that the soprano parts are dramatically quieter than the alto parts, for instance if I were to write the same part in both clefs I'd have to write a mf for soprano and a p for alto in order to get the same volume level. Now I'm wondering if there is a reason for this, or if the soprano part was recorded too quiet or something. I've been compensating for it but would hate to find out that my dynamic markings were way off if I ever tried to get it performed. Thanks for your help! :) Jackson Because we all know Finale sounds exactly like real instruments/voices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutokat Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi everyone,I'm currently am writing a piece for choir and piano in Finale 2008, and it's going well, except I've noticed that the soprano parts are dramatically quieter than the alto parts, for instance if I were to write the same part in both clefs I'd have to write a mf for soprano and a p for alto in order to get the same volume level. Now I'm wondering if there is a reason for this, or if the soprano part was recorded too quiet or something. I've been compensating for it but would hate to find out that my dynamic markings were way off if I ever tried to get it performed. Thanks for your help! :) Jackson First off, dont write for the sample sounds in finale, they are lies. None of the samples in Finale tell the truth about instruments. Second, in real life the volume of your sopranos and altos well depend on who is singing it. I have been in choirs where the Alto dominated the girls sections (such a case was the performance of my womens choir piece). however they were only dominate because they all learned the part and showed up for the performance, unlike the sopranos who didnt show up for rehearsals and were missing a girl. Most situations, sopranos sing louder then altos, mainly due to where the sopranos sing in there range. You can over come this by how you balance the parts and how well your singers can take directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonLast Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Okay, thanks a lot guys, you've been helpful. :) Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyzerillocomposer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 In real life, sopranos are much louder and much more annoying than altos.QUOTE]AGREED! :thumbsup: :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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