Burns = Loud
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Burns = Loud
Two times in sessions I've been asked to play more quietly, both at thhe same location at different nights. I was surprised each time since I don't think I'm the loudest player; I actually try to play more focused than loud. Both times I was playing my factory-2nd blackwood slideless Casey Burns standard. I've heard others try my flute and thought they projected more and sounded louder. Thus, since many folks here look for and talk about "loud" flutes, I'd put the Burns right up there, a flute not usually associated with loud since it's not a Pratten, a flute that is very easy to finger and get around on.
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Re: Burns = Loud
Maybe it was a hint...Akiba wrote:Two times in sessions I've been asked to play more quietly, both at thhe same location at different nights. I was surprised each time since I don't think I'm the loudest player; I actually try to play more focused than loud. Both times I was playing my factory-2nd blackwood slideless Casey Burns standard. I've heard others try my flute and thought they projected more and sounded louder. Thus, since many folks here look for and talk about "loud" flutes, I'd put the Burns right up there, a flute not usually associated with loud since it's not a Pratten, a flute that is very easy to finger and get around on.
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I am usually the loudest flute player as well with my FF. I was surprised at the volume of it in the pub. I agree with you completely, it is a loud, yet nice sounding flute. I always think it has the best of both Pratten and Rudall."In prayer, it is better to have a heart without words, than words without a heart." John Bunyan
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That's me--loud, bombastic, obnoxious. If you can't play loud, go home.Jon C. wrote:Maybe it was a hint...
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Ok, that made me laugh.Jon C. wrote:Maybe it was a hint...
I've been playing lately with reducing the embouchure and being more "focused". At first I thought that it was a strange trade-off that I was using less air but at the same time I sounded louder. I think possibly the quality of the sound I'm producing is more piercing instead. Either that or l'm wasting less air and what is being used is vibrating more efficiently.
More advanced fluters would have to agree with or correct my theory.
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Yes, being more focused I think does mean having more "projection" as it has been discussed here, i.e. the sound travels and "pierces" through with less effort.
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Jon is probably right.
Although I have often fallen prey to the excitement of the tune well known and played it hard you have to remember this isn't about going "solo".
Ya got to blend in tuning and volume.
Not that there isn't room to stick out but its really a group thing.
Right?
Just because you can bring it loud doesn't mean you should.
If you are being told you are playing too loud you probably are.
Ain't a big thang.
Tuck it in some.
Although I have often fallen prey to the excitement of the tune well known and played it hard you have to remember this isn't about going "solo".
Ya got to blend in tuning and volume.
Not that there isn't room to stick out but its really a group thing.
Right?
Just because you can bring it loud doesn't mean you should.
If you are being told you are playing too loud you probably are.
Ain't a big thang.
Tuck it in some.
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Re: Burns = Loud
Wow, what do they tell the box player! Are they all playing air fiddle?Two times in sessions I've been asked to play more quietly
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"Just because you can bring it loud doesn't mean you should.
If you are being told you are playing too loud you probably are.
Ain't a big thang.
Tuck it in some.
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What is this, a So Cal / Nor Cal grudge match? Teaming up on me, eh? It's cool, I can take it.
Alright, I'll play softer, quieter and blend in like a good boy...(wimps).
If you are being told you are playing too loud you probably are.
Ain't a big thang.
Tuck it in some.
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Aanvil"
What is this, a So Cal / Nor Cal grudge match? Teaming up on me, eh? It's cool, I can take it.
Alright, I'll play softer, quieter and blend in like a good boy...(wimps).
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Seriously.MarkP wrote:Wow, what do they tell the box player! Are they all playing air fiddle?Two times in sessions I've been asked to play more quietly
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Sometimes the fiddles hurt my ears. Nobody ever asks them to play more quietly.MarkP wrote:Wow, what do they tell the box player! Are they all playing air fiddle?Two times in sessions I've been asked to play more quietly
Nobody ever tells me I play too loud. They all say they can't hear me at all. I think they all think I'm playing air flute. I have a Burns, too, but it's the Rudall model.
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Sit on the fiddler's right side next time and the trouble will disappear.sbfluter wrote: Sometimes the fiddles hurt my ears. Nobody ever asks them to play more quietly.
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Re: Burns = Loud
hmmmm 
What instruments were you playing with?
If you were louder than a couple of accordians, a trumpet,
2 guitar players and 3 bodhran then that would indeed be loud!!
B
What instruments were you playing with?
If you were louder than a couple of accordians, a trumpet,
2 guitar players and 3 bodhran then that would indeed be loud!!
B
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