that's pretty amazing. i am noticing, though, that i am enjoying the rhythmic aspect of the mechanism itself, which i imagine is not intended to be part of the work as experienced on the ground. is it part of your intent from your perspective?
Great question! The mechanical action is only heard inside the playing cabin, and not outside the tower where most will listen to the carillon. The performer's intent is only in the sound of the bells, and whatever mechanical action is necessary to achieve that sound is inconsequential to the listeners. The mechanical noise can seem distracting, but performers get used to it and almost forget that it's even there!
There are also 77 Bell Carillons which have a 6.5 Octave Range from G up to C in both USA & South Korea (South Korea's transposes down a 4th from Concert pitch so the Keyboard is shifted). Now it would rock if we could have a Carillon w/ the Ultimate Range (no missing semitones) having the largest amount of Keys, Pedals, & up to 7 (or more) octaves including a Practice Keyboard that's suitable for alot of covers etc.
I believe the one in South Korea starts from F2 and likely ends at A#8. Both carillons seem to have the highest toned carillon bells in the world (the smallest bell at Kirk has a pitch of C9, one octave above the highest note on a piano!).
The two 77-bell carillons in the US and South Korea have the highest notes almost or exactly one whole octave above the highest C on a piano. The one in the US has C9 (one full octave above a piano's highest note!), and the one in South Korea has the highest note of A#8 probably. No other carillon has the highest note this high. These two carillons seem to have the highest carillon notes on the world.
@@abdullaharif6455 You know what that Quadruple High C is also a Half Step above the high B note on a 108 Key Piano. They now make Pianos with 108 Keys and it's no gimmick because it's the same range as a Pipe Organ.
Hey Joey. Got a question. You pointed out how the pedals actually physically pull down the keys up top. But is the opposite true? Do the hand keys also pull down the pedals?
Great question. No, the opposite is not true. The pedals will only move when depressed with a foot. This is an intentional part of the design, to prevent the manual keys from becoming sluggish.
I've heard that it is possible to build a practice carrilon keyboard that is not connected to the bell tower of the church or cathedral. Not sure how that would work though.
