Sustaining, Bending, and Percussion

~~Rubato~~ · 03-24-2012, 01:03 PM

If you're using the instruments to record works on your own then yes, learning instruments that contrast each other more would be more beneficial, writing a piece for piano and flute would allow you to use richer means than a piece for bassoon and flute, but I wouldn't say learning to play bassoon and flute is pointless as they have different textures and being in different registers you've got plenty of room to play with.

03-24-2012, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~Rubato~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 230	If you're using the instruments to record works on your own then yes, learning instruments that contrast each other more would be more beneficial, writing a piece for piano and flute would allow you to use richer means than a piece for bassoon and flute, but I wouldn't say learning to play bassoon and flute is pointless as they have different textures and being in different registers you've got plenty of room to play with.