![]() ![]() That misses the mark by a wide margin for an instrument whose range dips considerably lower than the lowest male voices. (One disadvantage of this terminology is always having to specify the key to differentiate it from the larger contrabass in B-flat.)įirst, let’s dispense with “contralto,” which describes a low female voice, typically in an opera setting. ![]() Some prefer the term “contra-alto” or even “contralto,” but I find “contrabass” to be the most accurate and useful description of the instrument. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you.Įvery so often I hear from people about what I call the E-flat contrabass clarinet (or “contrabass clarinet in E-flat”), such as in my woodwind doubling in musicals list or in my woodwind methods book.
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