Solo/Accomp. Contrast

Balance--Volume

If volume is to be the primary means of contrast, it is best to remain in the realm of flue stops. Reed solos with flue accompaniments step into the realm of contrast by timbre.

A few possible combinations follow, varying from little to moderate contrast in volume:

8' flue solo with softer 8' flue accompaniment

• in the same family
• principal solo, flute or string accompaniment (Example 1)
• principal solo, coupled to flute or string accompaniment

8' and 4' flue solo with softer 8' flue accompaniment

• all flutes (Example 2)
• all flutes, accompaniment, coupled to solo
• principal solo, flute or string accompaniment

8', 4', 2' solo with softer 8', 4' flue accompaniment

• all flutes
• mostly flutes, accompaniment possibly coupled to solo (Example 3)
• principal solo, flute or string accompaniment