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Any two notes sounding simultaneously by a trombone player. There are two types of multiphonics: vocal and split-tone. Vocal multiphonics is the most common form of multiphonics; singing and playing simultaneously will produce this type of multiphonics.
- What is Multiphonic technique?
- What is the most famous trombone ancestor?
- How do you write Multiphonics?
What is Multiphonic technique?
A multiphonic is an extended technique on a monophonic musical instrument (one that generally produces only one note at a time) in which several notes are produced at once. This includes wind, reed, and brass instruments, as well as the human voice.
What is the most famous trombone ancestor?
The trombone's ancestor was a medieval instrument called the sackbut. Developed in the 15th century, the sackbut looked quite like the trombone; however, its bore was narrower and its bell not quite as wide.
How do you write Multiphonics?
Multiphonics are usually notated by a separate voice written above the instrumental part in the same staff with an alternate notehead style. You will notice numbers 1-4 on the number pad above the various rhythmic choices. These are the Sibelius Voices feature and they are color coded to match each voice being used.
