Double contrabass flute
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The double contrabass flute (sometimes also called octobass flute or subcontrabass flute) is one of the largest and lowest pitched flutes in the world. It is pitched in the key of C, three octaves below the concert flute (two octaves below the bass flute, and one octave below the contrabass flute). Its lowest note is C1, one octave below the cello's lowest C. Despite the tendency of the larger sizes of flute to be quiet, the double contrabass flute has a surprisingly powerful tone.
The Japanese firm of Kotato & Fukushima has produced only four such instruments, which sell for US$38,000.[1]
A double contrabass flute constructed of PVC is made by the Dutch flute maker Jelle Hogenhuis.[2] Although the flute was designed to be an ensemble instrument it was soon discovered by various solo artists who saw the merits of the instrument for their musical purposes. The bore is wider than what one usually finds in a metal double contrabass flute. The instrument is comparatively light, weighing only 8 or 9 kg (about 18 lbs), and can be produced relatively quickly and inexpensively. In addition, the PVC appears to produce quite a large tone. On this instrument, low C (as low as a double bass with a C attachment) is surprisingly easy to play in comparison to most other large flutes.
The piccolo (sometimes picollo)[1] is a small flute. Its name in Italian is "flauto piccolo" which means "small flute.
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The Japanese firm of Kotato & Fukushima has produced only four such instruments, which sell for US$38,000.[1]
A double contrabass flute constructed of PVC is made by the Dutch flute maker Jelle Hogenhuis.[2] Although the flute was designed to be an ensemble instrument it was soon discovered by various solo artists who saw the merits of the instrument for their musical purposes. The bore is wider than what one usually finds in a metal double contrabass flute. The instrument is comparatively light, weighing only 8 or 9 kg (about 18 lbs), and can be produced relatively quickly and inexpensively. In addition, the PVC appears to produce quite a large tone. On this instrument, low C (as low as a double bass with a C attachment) is surprisingly easy to play in comparison to most other large flutes.
External links
- Photo of double contrabass flute
- Photo of Maria Ramey playing double contrabass flute
- Jelle Hogenhuis Web Site
Members of the Western concert flute family |
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| Piccolo • Treble flute • Soprano flute • Concert flute • Flte d'amour • Alto flute • Bass flute • Contra-alto flute • Contrabass flute • Subcontrabass flute • Double contrabass flute • Hyperbass flute |
The subcontrabass flute is one of the largest instruments in the flute family. It is over six feet high and over 15 feet long. The term may be used to refer to either of two instruments:
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flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike other woodwind instruments, a flute produces its sound from the flow of air against an edge, instead of using a reed.
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The term flute most commonly applies to the popular transverse side-blown musical instrument made of metal. The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. The flute is recognisable by its clean, pure sound.
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The bass flute is the bass member of the flute family. It is in the key of C, pitched one octave below the concert flute. Because of the length of its tube (approximately 146 cm), it is usually made with a "J" shaped head joint, which brings the embouchure hole within reach
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The contrabass flute (sometimes also called octobass flute) is one of the rarer members of the flute family. It is used mostly in flute ensembles. Its range is similar to that of the regular concert flute, except that it is pitched two octaves lower; the lowest
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Polyvinyl chloride, (IUPAC Polychloroethene) commonly abbreviated PVC, is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. In terms of revenue generated, it is one of the most valuable products of the chemical industry. Globally, over 50% of PVC manufactured is used in construction.
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double bass (also known as the contrabass, string bass, upright bass, bull fiddle, or simply bass) is the largest and lowest pitched bowed string instrument used in the modern symphony orchestra.
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flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike other woodwind instruments, a flute produces its sound from the flow of air against an edge, instead of using a reed.
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The piccolo (sometimes picollo)[1] is a small flute. Its name in Italian is "flauto piccolo" which means "small flute.
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The treble flute is a member of the flute family. It is in the key of G, pitched a fifth above the concert flute. The instrument is rare today, only occasionally found in flute choirs or private collections.
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The term flute most commonly applies to the popular transverse side-blown musical instrument made of metal. The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. The flute is recognisable by its clean, pure sound.
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The alto flute is a type of Western concert flute, a musical instrument in the woodwind family. It is the first extension downward of the C flute. It is characterized by its distinct, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range.
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The bass flute is the bass member of the flute family. It is in the key of C, pitched one octave below the concert flute. Because of the length of its tube (approximately 146 cm), it is usually made with a "J" shaped head joint, which brings the embouchure hole within reach
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The contra-alto flute (also called contrabass flute in G or bass flute in F) is one of the largest instruments in the flute family.
It is in the key of G, pitched one octave below the alto flute, and a fourth below the bass flute.
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It is in the key of G, pitched one octave below the alto flute, and a fourth below the bass flute.
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The contrabass flute (sometimes also called octobass flute) is one of the rarer members of the flute family. It is used mostly in flute ensembles. Its range is similar to that of the regular concert flute, except that it is pitched two octaves lower; the lowest
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The subcontrabass flute is one of the largest instruments in the flute family. It is over six feet high and over 15 feet long. The term may be used to refer to either of two instruments:
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hyperbass flute (sometimes spelled hyper-bass flute) is the largest and lowest instrument in the flute family. It is pitched in C, four octaves below the concert flute (and three octaves below the bass flute, two octaves below the contrabass flute, and one octave below the
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