I understand what you are saying, but in physics, there is a difference between fundamental and partials. The lowest pitch possible is the fundamental, and the octave is called the FIRST partial. Yes, it is indeed the second note possible, but it is the first overtone.
Perhaps there are translation issues here? Either way, I think we are all on the same page. O. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:08 AM To: 'The Horn List' Subject: [Hornlist] notation There is again a confusion between partial & natural tones. The numbering starts with the fundamental , if we go for the natural pitches (tones), but starts an octave higher, if we go for the partials ???????? Then all numbering would become crazy. O.k. letīs start over again. The fundamental is number 1, the octave above (our low C) is number 2, the open g below staff is number 3, while the c1 (middle c) on the first ledger line below staff is number 4. The row continues with e1 as 5, g1 as 6, bb1 (bit flat) as no.7 & c2 as number 8, which is followed up by d2 as no.9, e2 as no.10, f2 (bit sharp) as no.11, g2 as no.12, g#(too sharp)-a2(too flat) as no.13, bb2 as no.14, b-nat2 as no.15 & finally c3 as no.16. You see the arithmetics ? Octaves have the number volume doubled, which cannot be the case if we start numbering from the first partial on upwards & leaving the fundamental unnumbered. Right ? C = 1 - 2 - 4 - 8 - 16 G = 3 - 6 - 12 - 24 (g3) E = 5 - 10 - 20 (high e3 as there are all half steps possible : c, c#, d, d#, e) By the way, I have never had any difficulty entering with the fundamental on the F-Horn, no matter single Viennese or on the doubleīs F-side. A below the fundamental (fingered with F-3) is reachable always but without strength as it needs crazy much air. Using my regular Viennese type mouthpiece. Prof.Hans Pizka, Pf.1136 D-85541 Kirchheim - Germany Fax: 49 89 903-9414 Phone: 903-9548 home: www.pizka.de email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pandolfi%40deerfield.edu _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
