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Bending

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Tue, 08/17/2010 - 01:47
Marko
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The bending on the chromatic is a 1/4 tone?

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Marko

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Tue, 08/17/2010 - 23:25
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It can be far more than 1/4

It can be far more than 1/4 tone. I have heard as much as 3 semitones. Chromatics that have valves will give you bends that have fewer limits than diatonics, but the bends on chromatic take a unique for of finesse to control them well.

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Wed, 08/18/2010 - 04:53
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thanks!!!

wow 3 semitones!!!

I agree with the control ,
i have problems with the squeak sounds :)

thanks for the clarification!!!

Best Regards

Marko

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