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Here is an arrangement I did of a dance from Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius, using the Historic Instruments I, with the Transvers Flute, Baroque Oboe, oboe da Caccia, Serpent and Ophicleide. The ophicleide is from a little bit later period.
https://soundcloud.com/william-kersten-music/michael_praetorius_dance_from-terpsichore
Good morrow fair William!
What a splendid charm thou hast conjoured from thy machine of ones and zeros. It is sweet wine to thine ears.
And to any wretched worm across the land who dare spoil this fruit from William's tree of ones and zeros with poisonous words of criticism I say a pox unto you and your houses and get thee to a nunnery!!!
William, congratulations on a wonderful and inspiring piece😊 I know I had asked for people to post examples of the Historic Winds and so I appreciate this.
Concerning the Serpent, from what I understand the instrument is a precursor to the Tuba but it sounds more like a very mellow bass Trumpet to my ears anyway.
Now if you'll excuse me I have this unexplained hankering for cheese, wine and big turkey legs. Where hath thou puteth me chalice?
[...]Concerning the Serpent, from what I understand the instrument is a precursor to the Tuba but it sounds more like a very mellow bass Trumpet to my ears anyway. [...]
Tuba ...? Hmmmm ...
-> https://www.vsl.co.at/images/HistoricWinds1_5_Serpent_640x426.jpg
8-) ...
Hi,
The Ophicléide (that you can translate from greek "Serpent with keys") replaced the serpent in the early19th century, and in the end of 19th century, the Ophicléide was quickly replaced by the tubas, more powerful and with a more linear sound. So, yes, indirectly, you can consider the serpent as the ancestor of the tuba 😉
Best
Philippe
