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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 1996 04:37:32 -0700
From: Michael David Ricketts <mickeyr@usit.net>
Subject: Contrbass-L
In Contrabass-L 17, Francis Firth mentioned in his list a "Russian Bassoon." I have heard of the German (Heckle) and the French (Jancourt) as I am a bassoonist, but never a Russian one. Can someone provide me with some information regarding this, such as when it was developed and by whom?
Also, I have heard a bass flute before, and it was extremly hard to hear the LOWest notes. How is it possible to hear a flute that is sub-contrabass? It must require a massive amount of air just to project the tone! (Of course, the bass flute player I heard might not have had that great a lung capacity :) And for that matter, just HOW low can an instrument go and still be audible?
Before I go, here is some quick humor (LOW comedy?)...
What is the range of a tuba?
(About 20 yards if you have a good arm :)
Mickey
Mickey,
The quick answer is that the Russian bassoon is really a form of serpent, played with a brass mouthpiece (like a trombone mpc, I think). I'll let Francis fill in the details...
A good bass flute shouldn't be difficult to hear (depending on the ensemble, of course). If you listen to flute ensembles, it should stand out (there's no competition in that register!). Any of our low flute experts want to jump in here?
Grant
End Contrabass-L No. 20