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Playing a low C bass sitting down

Author: Robert Small
Date: 2001-03-07 17:44

I have been enjoying my new Selmer model 37 (low C) bass for about a week now. I'm getting used to the extended range and can move in and out of it fairly nimbly while standing. But I haven't yet found a sitting position that frees up the right hand enough to easily manipulate this part of the horn. The horn is so long that the bell rests on the floor. I don't see much point in using the peg; it would only put the mouthpiece higher up and harder to get to. I use a thick cushion to raise my sitting position up some and this helps but the bell is still resting on the floor and I find it difficult to position the horn away from my side so that I can freely manipulate the extended range notes. Anyone have any suggestions for positioning this behemoth so that my right hand can easily work the extended notes. I don't mind standing while playing but I need to be able to play while sitting to do big band gigs and orchestral work.

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