Yamaha ELB-01 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Category BRASS/TRUMPET Voice Name 18 Muted Trumpet 19 Flugel Horn 20 Trombone 1 21 Trombone 2 22 Trombone 3 23 Muted Trombone 24 Horn 1 25 Horn 2 26 Horn 3 27 Horn 4 28 Muted Horn 29 Tuba WOODWIND/ FLUTE 30 Euphonium 31 Brass Bass 1 32 Brass Bass 2 01 Flute 1 02 Flute 2 03 Flute 3 04 Piccolo 05 Recorder 06 Ocarina 07 Whistle 08 Clarinet 1 09 Clarinet 2 10 Clarinet 3 11 Bass Clarinet 12 Oboe 1 13 Oboe 2 14 English Horn 15 Bassoon 1 16 Bassoon 2 17 Alto Sax 1 18 Alto Sax 2 19 Tenor Sax 1 20 Tenor Sax 2 21 Soprano Sax 1 22 Baritone Sax 23 Sax Ens 1 24 Sax Ens 2 25 Woodwind Ens 1 26 Woodwind Ens 2 Description This recreates the distinctive sound that results when a mute is inserted in the bell of trumpet. The normal "blasting" sound of the trumpet is suppressed, and the resulting sound is thin and metallic. A brass instrument with a characteristically warm and soft sound. The slide trombone has a distinctive "stretching" and "shrinking" sound and features a wide range of expressional power, from brilliant and strong to soft and sweet. A mute effect makes the volume softer and alters the characteristics of this trombone voice. D These voices are all recreations of horns with coiled tubing, and feature a soft, mellow sound. The voices are indispensable for orchestra and brass band since they blend well with virtually any instrument sound, woodwind or brass. This horn has a sound that is made sharp and metallic by using a mute, and is even capable of mimicking the sound of a human voice. This instrument is meant to be played in the lower octaves and has a rich, stable sound that supports brass band and orchestra. It has a wide expressive range, and is often used in playing humorous phrases. Features a characteristically broad and deep-even noble-sound, and is frequently used as a solo instrument. Brass ensemble for playing in the lower octaves. Brass Bass 2 also has a timpani sound in unison. A A light and transparent instrument voice that sounds like a bird singing. This instrument is equally good for both fast, quickly executed passages and smooth melodies. This instrument is one octave higher than flute and is meant to be played in the higher octaves. This basic flute instrument is used in grade school music classes, and can be heard in some medieval and baroque music. It has a relatively hard and round sound. This instrument has a long history and features a simple, warm sound. The pitch and the sound quality are changed by the strength of the breath. Recreation of a human whistling sound. B This instrument has a wide sound range and distinctive character-with rich sound in the low end and crisp, bright tones in the high. It is used extensively in a variety of music styles including classical chamber music and swing jazz. This instrument has a thick, deep voice and is played one octave lower than the normal clarinet. D An instrument of the woodwind double reed family, this has a high, reedy, sometimes nasal tone-yet it is also rich and warm, and can handle a wide range of expression and emotion. Also known as "cor anglais," this is larger than the oboe, and its timbre is well-suited to performance of expressive, melancholic solos in slow orchestral pieces. This belongs to the double reed family and is used in the lower range. It is known for its humorous, expressive character as well as its wide range and agility, and can also be used as a solo instrument. It is also called "fagott," from the German word meaning "bundle of sticks." Among the woodwind instruments, this is capable of the loudest sound, and plays a highly prominent role. Its wide expressional power makes it ideal for both classical music and jazz. This voice is active in a wide range of genres, including classical and jazz. It is often used in soul and R&B music, or in slow, moody pieces. Features a characteristic high, 'stretching' sound, perfect for legato phrasing and sweet, emotional passages. Soft and low baritone sax sound, also used in R&B music. Saxophone ensemble with variations, such as mellow sounds for classical and sax section for big band. Woodwind ensemble sound that varies the instrument depending on the register played. Voices 2 ELB-01 Owner's Manual 35