Klarinet Archive - Posting 001097.txt from 1998/12

From: David Bourque <tso@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Basset horn vs. basset clarinet
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 12:34:39 -0500

From: "Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu>
Subject: Re: [kl] Basset horn vs. basset clarinet

>> Would it then be reasonably accurate to say that a basset clarinet is a
>> basset horn pitched in A (or possibly Bb)? Or am I missing some obscure
>> detail?

>It is not unreasonable but it flies in the face of traditional naming.
>Also, the basset clarinet in A is a soprano instrument even in its
>lowest range, whereas the b.h. is destined for lower reaches.

>It is somewhat akin to calling a tuba a trumpet that plays low.

Dan, you're the absolute best! I love it!

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David Bourque
Bass Clarinet, Toronto Symphony Orchestra
mailto:dave@-----.com
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