'B' Sounds
A banjo solo by Earl Scruggs in his song, Foggy Mountain Breakdown which was first recorded in 1949. The distinctive, three-fingered picking style is created using thumb, fore, and middle fingers. This style revolutionized string band music and became the iconic sound of bluegrass.
Sound recording of the beep made during checkout by the grocery store scanner, made at Harris Teeter.
This is a recording of Gerald Finley performing with the Boston symphony in songs of love and sorrow. Jayce Ogren composed the piece while Peter Lieberson is the composer. Ogren composed multiple pieces that were performed by the Boston Symphany, this being one of them.
Comparing to other woodwinds, Clarinet is kind of younger woodwinds. The baroque Clarinet was popular in the late 18 century. It is developed from chalumeau which we can say is the ancestor of clarinet family. The sound of baroque Clarinet is brighter so it can cover the trumpet parts. And the keys system is more closer to modern clarinet.
Recording of a pair of two baroque timpani. Primarily used in the Eighteenth century and Nineteenth century, these drums consists of copper bowls with calfskin heads stretched across them, tightened and tuned by lugs and played with wooden mallets. The sizes of these timpani are 23" and 26" in diameter. Hand tuned with the help of a tuning key, the pitches of these drums are C3 and G2.
Sound recording of a basketball being dribbled in Cary Street gym at Virginia Commonwealth University. Recorded on iPhone 7+.
Recording sound of a basketball game between two student's teams on Wilson Centre. Sound of the ball and the players yelling. Also the sound of the whistle of the referee. It is also recorded the sound of the eco on the court and the sound of the player's shoes.
Bass-baritone aria, Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre, known as Toreador Song. It is another famous aria from opera Carmen. An audio excerpt from a Youtube video.
Sound recording of Julian Xie playing "Sterics" by Racemate on a bass guitar Recorded on an iPhone 4
Sound recording of Julian Xie playing the C major scale on a bass guitar Recorded on an iPhone 4
Sound recording of Joe Vosburgh playing an excerpt from "Hedwig's Theme" in Harry Potter on a bassoon Recorded on an iPhone 4
Sound recording of Joe Vosburgh playing the C major scale on a bassoon Recorded on an iPhone 4