The Instrumentarium

In this episode, Matt and I delve into the realm of the Bass Trumpet From Bandestration Alto Trumpet Bass Trumpet F Tromba Contrabass Trumpets Cimbasso Thein E-flat Alto/Bass Trumpet Thein C Bass Trumpet Alexander C Bass Trumpet Bach B-flat Bass Trumpet

Matt and I take a look at the Alto Horn, A.K.A the Tenor Horn (or Peck Horn, or Blatweasel) and why it’s not used anymore in American bands. From Bandestration Alto (Tenor) Horn Alto Flügelhorn/Mellophone Saxhorns

Matt and I delve into the oddness that is the Turkish Clarinet in G. Show Notes: From Bandestration G Clarinet Basset Horn Alto Clarinet Amati G Clarinet Ripamonti G Clarinet Fox G Clarinet

After a couple of weeks off, Matt and I discuss the Bass Saxophone. Show Notes From Bandestration Bass Saxophone Baritone Saxophone C and F Saxophones The most Misunderstood Instrument in the Band Romance for Bass Saxophone and Strings Eppelsheim Bass Saxophone Selmer Bass Saxophone Keilwerth Bass Saxophone Wessex Bass Saxophone

Matt and I take a dive into the world of octave oboes, the Bass Oboe, Heckelphone, and Lupophone.  We look at the history of each, how they differ, and how best to write for them. Show Notes From Bandestration: Bass Oboe Heckelphone and Lupophone A Case for the Bass Oboe Early use of the Bass … Continue reading The Instrumentarium – Episode 2 – Bass Oboe Bombardment