Hans P. writes: > the idea of adding a tuba or baritone wound like a horn to the horn > ensemble > is not a new one, as they used it in Vienna since the beginning of the > 20th cent. > These basshorns were pitched in F & had an additional 4rth valve > (combination > of 1st & 3rd valve). They were played by trombone players, who used a > mouthpiece > designed rather for basstrumpet. The number of these instruments built > remained very small, > special those with the larger bell. They were equipped with rotary valves. >
Hans, Were these horns pitched in "our F" with a larger bore or were they built an 8va lower? I was considering building a single F basso, with twice as much tubing, but I am having trouble justifying the effort. LLB _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
