Klarinet Archive - Posting 000160.txt from 2008/11

From: Martin Baxter <martinbaxter@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Basset horn vs. Alto Clarinet
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:04:41 -0500

Many people think that the modern Basset Horn IS an alto clarinet as
the early instruments had the same bore,mouthpiece and reed as
contemporary A and Bb clarinets. whereas modern instruments have an
alto clarinet bore. In which case the basset notes may be the
determining factor.
Martin
On 12 Nov 2008, at 21:55, Edward Escobar wrote:

> Just a quick question...
>
> With any modern clarinet music, mostly ensemble works, why would a
> composer decide to write in a basset horn and not an alto clarinet
> or vise versa?
> I have my thoughts on the matter, but would like to hear from the
> masses on this.
>
> Thanks
>
> Edward Escobar
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