Quote Originally Posted by jsrnephdoc View Post
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For example, what I just posted demonstrates not only that the singer was talented, but also that he was endowed with perfect pitch, and also the understanding that "C" on an orchestral clarinet is not the same as "C" on an orchestral trumpet. And, to have that entire database in your head just amazes me.
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Did he transpose the notes in his head for each instrument? Or did he issue his instructions in concert pitch, and the orchestral musicians transposed what he was saying for their instrument? I felt like it was the latter, but then again I don't have a good ear for notes.