How is the range of a piece expressed?


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Posted by Tom on February 09, 2004 at 20:41:24:

I sometimes see the range of pieces expressed as "F1-C4" or "G1-Bb3". What notes on the staff do these notations correspond to? Is F1 lower or higher than F2? Does it make a difference if the horn you are using is a CC vs. a BBb? Does this notation have anything to do with fundamental tones or partials on the particular tuba? I can't seem to find this explained anywhere.


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