Assignment 4: Instrument Study

The name of my instrument is the Clarinet. The Clarinet is a part of the woodwinds family. and is made out of a hard plastic like material.

There are 16 main things to it, they are...

1. Mouthpiece

2. Read

3. Ligature

4. Cork

5. Barrel

6. Upper Section

7. Register Key
8. Thumb Key
9. Tone Holes
10. Cork
11. Bridge Keys
12. Tone Holes
13. Lower Section

14. Cork

15. Bell
16. Thumb Rest

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The clarinet plays in the Treble Cleft and was invented by a German instrument maker by the name of Jhoann Denner in 1690. He transformed the two reed "chalumeau" into a one reed instrument and he also added the register key to let it play higher notes as well as lower. In the 1840's two french instrument makers by the names of Klose and Buffet made the Clarinet fingering system designed after the flutes.The Clarinet is made in several varietys such as the B flat Clarinet, A Clarinet, B flat Bass Clarinet, E Soprano and B flat Contrabass Clarinet, Alto Clarinets and E flat Contrabass Clarinet.

How to make sound...

Since this instrument is played with a reed so you must put your mouth about 2/4 down the mouthpiece, take a deep breath through your nose and whisper "too" .

How to assemble the Clarinet...

1. Put the thin end of your reed in your mouth and moisten it completely.

2. Starting with the bottom you must take the lower section (be careful not to put pressure on the rod) and push the corked end into the smaller holed end of the bell until they are right together.

3. Take the Upper section and push the corked end into the the lower sections opening (again be careful of the rods) and make sure the holes are aligned.

4. Next you must take the Barrel and slowly push the bigger opening onto the opening cork on the upper section. Be careful of the keys.

5. Now you must attach the mouthpiece to the barrel by pushing the corked end into the open hole on the barrel, be sure to align the flat piece of the mouth piece with the register key and thumb rest.

6. Lastly you must line up your thoroughly soaked read and the flat side of your mouthpiece so that when you turn it around you can see 1mm of the read over the black mouthpiece. Once that is done you tighten your ligature around the mouthpiece and reed so that it is not too tight but still not to loose.

Enjoy!

How to sterilize your mouthpiece!

1. To sterilize your mouthpiece you either get sterilizing fluid from a professional store or you could just use dish soap.

2. Mix either the dish soap or the sterilizing fluid with warm water in a bowl.

3. Take your mouthpiece and swish it around in the cleaner a few good times.

4. Rinse it out  under the tap with warm water and dry it with paper towel.

How to maintain the instrument...

Before Playing

1. Make sure none of the parts are loose, if they are too tight use cork grease to loosen them.

2. Make sure you have cleaned your mouthpiece, because dirty mouthpieces are unhealthy.

After Playing

1. Take your instrument apart backwards starting with the top (mouthpiece).

2. Put it away in the case properly, just how you found it.

3. If the case does not close do not force it! Check to see whats stopping it.

4. Put away your reed.

Hope you enjoyed this post!

Assignment 5: The Golden Rule!

What is the message of the Golden rule?

I believe the message of the golden rule is to treat others the way you want to be treated. For example I'm not going to be rude and ignorant to someone for no reason because that is not how I would like to be treated.

Which expression of the Golden Rule do you like the best? Why?

My favorite expression is the one from the Baha'i Faith.

"Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself." -Baha'ullah, Gleanings.

I like this one the best because I can relate to it the most, in more ways than others. It really makes me think back on past decisions that I have made.

What could things be like if everyone behaved according to the Golden Rule?

The world would be a wonderful place with no conflict on anyone's race or religion, sex or sexual orientation, ect. Some people would have more friends and there would be a lot more diversity among society. Overall the world would be a much better place.

I think what we as people seem to neglect, is the number of death discrimination has caused, and how many people are hurting right now today. I believe that alot of people would still be alive if we all abided by the golden rule. Hey, I bet you most wars would never have happened. But that's just my opinion.

Why is it that sometimes we don't behave according to the Golden Rule?

It really differs from person to person. It could be because of a bad experience with someone of a different race or growing up hearing family members discriminate people who differ from themselves. Even if a person has a grudge against someone of a different race or religion, it could cause them to judge their whole race or background!

Thanks for reading!

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Assignment 3: Behind the Name

Behind My Name: Courtney


Before I started this assignment, I thought my name was common among society, because I usually hear it everywhere.


The reason I was named Courtney is because when my mother saw me the name just came to her (or so she told me).


After searching Baby Names Stats I found out my name has many different meanings from many different origins.


A person who dwells by the dark stream (Angelo-Saxson), a person who is Courtly or Courteous (English: Girl), a Courtier or Court attendant (English: Boy), a person from the court or also known as "short nose" coming from an aristocratic Courtenay family meaning "short nose" (French: Boy/Girl), and "Born at Court." (Latin: Girl).


Personaly I find it quiet funny that Courtney means "Short Nose" and I, infact have a sort of small nose. I wonder why Courtney means "Born at Court" and "Dwells by the dark stream"? I have looked at many sites and still havent come across these two meanings other than at this site. I suggest you check it out, the link is right here. See if you find anything different like I have.


Something I found interesting was found in my very own room. Its was a plaque with the meaning of my name on it witch as I recall I had recieved from my uncle as a present a couple years ago. It go's like this...


"Courtney


From Courtney, an name of Old English Origin,
Meaning "from the court",
She brings great joy in the lives of others,
Greets the day with a smile,
Believes there is great beauty in one daisy,
Draws strenght from her family,
Believes in minding her own busniess,
She gets along with many different kinds of people,
She thrives in challenging situations."


-Names "R" Us
The Historical Research Center.


I dont know where he got it but there is a name on the back (Names "R" Us).
I dont really think my name suits me but strangly enough I wouldnt have it any other way. Maybe one day I will be able to make the name Courtney finally fit.


I think people are givin names for...


a) For communicational purposes. Could you imagin saying "Hey, you!" to everyone for the rest of your life?
b) For personal reasons as well as spritual. For example being named after a late loved one or in one of my friend’s cases, a favorite book series.


What ever reason you are givin your name for, you should be proud of it and love it because for some random reason that name becomes a part of you no legal document or big landslide in your life can change. You are your name.

Assignment 2: Discrimination And Tolerance

Discrimination - Making unfair differences about someone who is not the same as yourself.

Tolerance - Being able to "put up" or deal with someone who annoys or is different than yourself.

My Opinion

 To be a victim of Discrimination you dont have to be from a different race, you can be discriminated by anything about you; gender, voice, habits, ect. All over the world people are being descriminated against, witch sometimes even leads to suicied. Everybody has done it. Even me, and I regret it all the time. But you know what strikes me odd? Is that people just stand and watch. They laugh when they think it’s funny and dont even attempt to help the person. Ive seen "best-friends" stand and watch. It Hurts.


 The nation of Canada needs more Tolerance! We need to learn how to put up with things that annoy us or appal us. How do you feel when you throw that comment? Do you enjoy their pain? Do you remember being in that situation, trying not be hurt by the ongoing comments and laugh's? Guess not because if you did you wouldnt have said anything.

 If everyone in the world had enough will power to not say anything and keep mean things to themselves there would be no such thing as discrimination. No such thing. But tolerance should only go so far, if your being victimised yourself do NOT tolerate it, do somthing about it like tell someone. In no way should doing somthing about it lead to violence because violence is never the answer.

 I hope you know now where I stand on this topic.

                                                       
                                                                     -Courtney

Hi, my name is Courtney and this is my blog. I very happy to have a blog of my own, and to be able to share it with others. I love to read and have a cabinet just for my books, my favorite book is "Before I Fall" by Lauren Oliver. My second favorite passion is Writing, when I'm not reading I'm writing. I love to write short story's and poems. There my favorite types of writing. My favorite season is Autumn because of all the beautiful colours the leaves turn, but in the fall the forests out beat any house or playground. Please leave any comment or question and I would be glad to answer. Please come back soon!