Posted by Aubrey Foard on April 17, 2001 at 22:55:32:
In Reply to: Quintet Survey: Contrabass or Bass tuba posted by Matt G on April 17, 2001 at 07:02:53:
I play an F at all times in my quintet for a brighter, crisper, LIGHTER, clearer sound. Sometimes (like for transcribed orchestral music) I'll use a 186 CC for a heavier sound, but it tends to overbalance things and make the quintet feel bottom heavy.