What you need to know is made with the intention to inform our clients about the perks of knowing how our services work and what to expect.
Sometimes you might have wondered what the difference between a solo instrument, a duo, trio or quartet format is.
What are formats:
Formats refers to the configuration of the musical groups. The number of musicians playing and the type of instrument they use.
What are genres:
Genre refers to the type of music you will listen to. Examples of different genres are Classical music, Celtic music, Pop music, Rock music, Country music, etc.
Why do we provide mainly string instruments formats?
While we provide any type of formats, we specialize in string instruments and specifically violins, violas and cellos. This is because we want to make sure we thoroughly understand these configurations so you can receive a high-quality service-product. We also provide world class audio systems that are tailored to the acoustics of these string family instruments.
Does the format matter?
Sometimes is not clear to understand the difference between formats. Some might argue that the more musicians available the best it could sound. The answer is yes and no.
You could have a high-quality solo or duo format and not so good quartet format. First you will need high skilled musicians, second a high-quality arrangements and third a high-quality amplification system
-The first is obvious.
-The second is related to the musical arrangement and harmony complexity of the instruments. For example, a solo violin with a piano accompaniment could be an excellent sonority choice. The violin on its own does not cover a wide register range and is not as harmonically complex as it is the piano. Having a piano to be played next to a violin makes a unique mix of harmonies (from the low piano keys and its harmonic richness to the melodious high tones of the violin) A wide register backed by harmonic richness creates a pleasant experience only unique to this format. Imagine entering a building where everything is painted black and white. How would you feel about it? Imagine now observing how the world is painted with vivid contrasts, from the sky and ocean to the vegetation and all the existing colors in nature. That contemplation is what we call a pleasant experience. A violin and viola provide you the basic format in terms of register and harmonic complexities. A String Trio will be much closer to a desirable register and harmonic complexity since the cello which has a lower register is incorporated into the group. Finally, the String Quartet will provide you a fully desirable format since a second violin will add harmonic complexity to the sonorities.
-Third, if you have excellent register combinations and excellent harmonic complexities but your audio systems do not cover a wide dynamic range you have failed to enhance the attributes of the second. Happily, we can offer you the highest performing audio system in the market.
What to expect:
When you hire our services you will not only receive a music performance for the special occasion but you will get all the assistance you will need to figure out what to perform, how to perform, and when to perform.
1- First you will request a cost estimate from us.
2-If both parts are in agreement with the first, you will receive an agreement for services from Violins Kamayd. A deposit will secure the availability of musicians for the specified date.
3-The customer can set up an appointment with a Violines Kamayd representative to discuss desire pieces/songs event logistics and others. In the event the customer requires support for program development, the representative will be able to help. (see final notes)
4-Violines Kamayd will work toward securing those pieces/songs that are requested by the customer and depending on time availability, the customer might receive sample music of the desired piece/ song.
5-In order to coordinate logistics for the event, Violines Kamayd will require contact information to key event planners like wedding planners, officiants, judges, and other contractors.
6-The special day arrives and Violines Kamayd performs package as expected. Final payment for services are fulfilled at the end of services
Final Notes:
-With more than 15 years of experience in the music business we will help you find what you like.
-We will provide you any song/piece you would like even if we do not have it in our repertoire.
-We will suggest different formats tailored to your event and we will help you find the timing of each song to the program.
-You will not need to worry about all details, we will get in touch with your wedding planner or activity organizer and we will make sure everything gets ready for the occasion.