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Music & Recorder Innovations by Craig Carmichael
[craig-at-saers-dot-com]
I felt sure that by breaking free of traditional design
ideas, it should be possible to create
the best recorders in the world.
I started working in fall 2003 on such a design, with
my new inventions in it. I made and bought tools and jigs, found sources
for obscure supplies, and I learned fine woodworking, "jewelers" metalworking
for making keys, and some pottery skills.
Along the road new ideas arose that made it even better.
It took until fall 2005 to work out the various "bugs" associated with
any new design, but I am now able to supply instruments that musicians
will be pleased or even proud to own.
These strong and flexible alto recorders are fine general mixed ensemble instruments that fit in with flutes, clarinets, string quartets, pianos, guitars and so on without apology. They are available in models from regular baroque fingered to the 7-key fully keyed "orchestra ready" recorders with no weak forked fingerings, all with the strongest achievable sound, over 2-1/2 octaves range, the ability to fine-tune and play dynamics, and a lovely pitch-vibrato.
A collection of one and two page solos and duets, some of which may be played on many instruments in addition to alto recorder. GIF image sheet music.
Works for three melody instruments: Soprano, Treble and Baritone. I've played them on Alto Recorder with Clarinet, Oboe or Violin and French Horn or Cello. No doubt flute could substitute for recorder, and many other good combinations are possible.
Solos, Duets, Trios, Misc, "Consort Orchestra"
Aug 2003: My Music Recordings (MP3s)
A few recordings of my music, from live or with a sound studio.
Woodwind Turning Squares, Guitar parts
Other Interests
Fundamental Principles of Democratic Government
The Turquoise
Energy "Modular" Permanent Magnet Generator
A powerful 3-phase PMG machine:
an electrical generator or synchronous motor easily made at home
Migraine Prevention
Safe, Effective Removal
of Skin Polyps (Skin Tags, Papillomas)
Healing "Accupressure"
Massage for Soft Tissue Injuries
Life in the Solar System
Living Titan
Living Ganymede
Last Update of this index page: 2007/12/03