I know I've posted this somewhere a long time ago, but they've updated their site:
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/thesoundexchange/
(this is one one with tons of info and videos of instruments)
Thanks for the link! I just started to explore it and watched a very interesting short clip about multiphonics on clarinet. :o
Quote from: secondwind on August 18, 2009, 03:49:30 AM
Thanks for the link! I just started to explore it and watched a very interesting short clip about multiphonics on clarinet. :o
I knew there would be some people who haven't visited this site yet, so it's a good thing I posted this again. ;D
Probably my favorite part of the site is the percussion section! :o
There's some really, really useful info and examples that are generally hard to find- but great, effective ideas for orchestral writing at the same time.
A couple of my favorite examples include putting a cymbal upside down on a timpani head, then pedaling it- and also, bowing the side of a vibraphone, which I ended up using in an actual score. 8)