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As and Cs

Author: karlbonner82
Date: 2010-05-16 09:18

We've had this discussion already but thought I'd add a touch more food for thought.

As of now, my opinion is this: I'm probably going to want at least one horn that is pitched in a non-flat key. It's not too likely that I'll end up playing in an orchestra any time soon, but I'll probably be playing in keys like G, D and A at least somewhat frequently. The Bb/A pair might still be a smart way to go IMHO, though a Bb/C combo sounds like it could cover the field without too much trouble, since most orchestral trumpeters stick to C trumpets for non-flat keys. Trumpets in A are very rare and the D doesn't seem that common either.

The C clarinet is in a middle position key-wise but also pitch-wise. It can't handle the really high ranges as well as the eefer, but its tone is not as mellow as the Bb or A. So I'm a bit skeptical about choosing a C as my non-flat specimen.

It's actually a shame that the F sopranino isn't very popular. I'd think it would make more sense than Eb due to the F's more centered position on the circle of fifths.

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