Klarinet Archive - Posting 000171.txt from 2008/11

From: "Keith" <bowenk@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Basset horn vs. Alto Clarinet
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:57:49 -0500

No, the early basset horns were always a bit larger than clarinets. See
Stephen Fox's web site. And Steve's basset horns, and some others, are
narrow/medium bore, much less than a modern alto clarinet. Some modern
instruments do have a bigger bore and there I'd agree with you, but it is by
no means universal.

Keith Bowen

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From: klarinet-return-94535-bowenk=compuserve.com@-----.org
[mailto:klarinet-return-94535-bowenk=compuserve.com@-----.org] On Behalf
Of Martin Baxter
Sent: 13 November 2008 00:05
To: klarinet@-----.org
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:

> 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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