Re: vibrato

[khupe <khupe...>]

Mike wrote:
>More importantly is the movemnt in the bottom lip.  This is where the real 
>'vibrato'
comes from.  Not used traditionally in any type of music, I find it quite 
unique in jew
muz.<

It's not unique, it's a normal way of producing vibrato on clarinet.
What makes Tarras' vibrato unique is indeed the speed, and small amplitude.
His sound - very light reeds, thin tone, tending to constant vibrato - is 
related to
Greek/Epirot clarinet style.

Allan wrote:
>Playing without vibrato
sounds kind of lifeless. The folks who play vibratoless are on the wrong
track.<
That's far too simple! Providing a mechanical, constant vibrato can be as 
lifeless as
playing without vibrato can be thrilling.
Interesting playing depends on variety, modulation, invention. Laws like 'never 
vibrato'
or 'always vibrato' can lead to total boredom. Jewish folk fiddling 
traditionally uses
very little vibrato. Is it less interesting than Operetta Gypsy style playing?

Christian Dawid
(Budowitz)

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