Instruments: The Bass Cornetto
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The bass cornetto is one of the most misunderstood low brass instruments. Berlioz Historical Brass has specifically sought to generate interest in this instrument
CONSTRUCTION
One statement must be mentioned immediately: the bass cornetto (however conceived) and the serpent are two different instruments with different fundamental notes, different acoustical properties, and, quite obviously, different shapes.
Right: serpent in C at A-440;
bass cornetto in G at A=440
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the bass cornetto:
"Resurrecting the bass cornetto"
by Craig Kridel,
ITEA Journal, Fall 2010
early 19th century brass
Piccolo Press : ITEA Historical Instrument Section : The Tigers Shout Band : Harmoniemusik: Links