Re: Re: Cimbasso poll


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Posted by Doc on July 23, 2002 at 17:30:38:

In Reply to: Re: Cimbasso poll posted by Jay Bertolet on July 23, 2002 at 16:41:34:

I agree, Jay, that the bass range is more appropriate than contrabass. However, I would purchase one in F if I was in the market. Mike may not consider an opinion from someone who is not ready to purchase, but it is a fact that a great number of players play F tuba as their bass tuba, and consequently, there would certainly be a market for the F, as there would be for Eb. Having said that, if Eb and CC were the only choices, I would choose Eb, so as not to sacrifice the bass tuba aspects, which are essential to create the proper sound, balance, etc. that is called for when cimbasso is traditionally played. Parts done traditionally on contrabass trombone parts may be a different matter.(IMHO) Congrats on your 5v Eb!

Doc


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