RE: Resonance (was "Wolf tones")

["Scorcher" <s_c_o_r_c_h_e_r@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "Scorcher" <s_c_o_r_c_h_e_r@xxxxxxx>
To: "Jp Pagan" <jpl_pagan@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: Resonance (was "Wolf tones")


> Scorcher says:
> > >"wolf"
> > > tones - notes that resonate with the particular
> > construction of the
> > > instrument - ...
> > > they have a tendency to really "jump out" in the
> > middle of an
> > > arpeggio.  :-)
> > >
> >
> >
> Jp offers:
> >
> >    well, in this case, the resonant part of the
> > instrument is YOU, not the harp. could it be that
> > you're just hitting certain notes resonantly, but not
> > others?
>
> Scorcher:
> Well, yeah, that was the point - but not in a GOOD way.
> That is, not in a way that helps make music.
>
> Jp:
> > i wouldn't really know from personal
> > experience, as i can't tell if i play resonantly or
> > not (i assume not, in that case). but maybe you're
> > naturally resonating at these pitches, and they're
> > "jumping out" like you described. Ironman Mike seems
> > to know alot about resonance, as does Windrix (what
> > DOESN'T the man know about!?). try hitting them up for
> > advice. oh, and can you use this effect for anything
> > besides giving yourself a headache? ;)
>
> It's not resonating in a way a listener could hear, I'm pretty sure.
> If I am resonating (My guess), it must be part of my sinus cavity,
or
> some such.
>
> Then again, could be that weird-o factor.....
> -Scorcher
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