Environmental factors really affect how woodwind instruments sound in a few important ways:
Temperature: When it's warmer, woodwinds usually sound higher in pitch. But if it's cooler, they can sound lower.
Humidity: When there’s more moisture in the air, it can make the reeds swell. This can change how they respond and how accurate the pitch is.
Altitude: Playing at high places, like on a mountain, can also change the tuning. Often, the instruments will sound lower than they should.
So, when I play outside, I always make sure to adjust my reeds and fingerings to keep everything in tune!
Environmental factors really affect how woodwind instruments sound in a few important ways:
Temperature: When it's warmer, woodwinds usually sound higher in pitch. But if it's cooler, they can sound lower.
Humidity: When there’s more moisture in the air, it can make the reeds swell. This can change how they respond and how accurate the pitch is.
Altitude: Playing at high places, like on a mountain, can also change the tuning. Often, the instruments will sound lower than they should.
So, when I play outside, I always make sure to adjust my reeds and fingerings to keep everything in tune!