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Fig. 7.62 Input impedance curves for the Baudouin serpent with all holes closed and with two
holes open (Color figure online)
Fig. 7.63 EFP plots for the Baudouin serpent with all holes closed (open circles) and with holes 1
and 2 open (open squares). Also shown are harmonics of D2 (filled circles) and F 2 (filled squares)
typically dominated by the first few harmonics, giving the instrument a characteristic
mellow timbre. This is ideal for its original function of supporting male voices in
cathedral choirs (Hostiou 2005), and its warm and blending sound has also been
exploited by orchestral composers including Berlioz.
7 The Amazing Diversity of Brass Instruments
Fig. 7.62 Input impedance curves for the Baudouin serpent with all holes closed and with two
holes open (Color figure online)
Fig. 7.63 EFP plots for the Baudouin serpent with all holes closed (open circles) and with holes 1
and 2 open (open squares). Also shown are harmonics of D2 (filled circles) and F 2 (filled squares)
typically dominated by the first few harmonics, giving the instrument a characteristic
mellow timbre. This is ideal for its original function of supporting male voices in
cathedral choirs (Hostiou 2005), and its warm and blending sound has also been
exploited by orchestral composers including Berlioz.