Re: Db Piccolos?


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Posted by Bill B on April 07, 2001 at 21:52:55:

In Reply to: Db Piccolos? posted by ken k on April 07, 2001 at 21:22:17:

Db piccolos were originally made because many of the band pieces of the mid 19th century were in 4-6 flats. It made the fingering easier and probably helped the intonation.

Personally, I think a tuba in D not Db would be a interesting instrument to have, and would have advantages on some orchestral literature.


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