Klarinet Archive - Posting 000162.txt from 2008/11

From: "Dan Leeson" <dnleeson@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Basset horn vs. Alto Clarinet
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:21:56 -0500

No. I think you incorrect Martin. My three basset horns all had narrow
bores. The Leblanc and the new Buffet have wide bores are alto clarinets
pitched in the key of F and, in my opinion, they do not sound like basset
horns.

Dan Leeson

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From: "Martin Baxter" <martinbaxter@-----.net>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Basset horn vs. Alto Clarinet

> 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:
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>> Just a quick question...
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>> 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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