J’ELLE STAINER SUB-CONTRABASS SAXOPHONE The sub-contrabass saxophone is a model of saxophone that Adolphe Sax designed and planned but never realized. [Experiment] replacing the cork in the head joint with a different material, Choosing on the basis of the quality of the material. Despite all those years, the instrument still remains limited in availability. A normal bass flute has a range one octave below a normal flute, but the double contrabass flute has a range that is three octaves lower than the flute. This is because it enables the flutists to play even the lowest notes of an orchestral instrument. This instrument is typically only used in flute ensembles and as a solo instrument with orchestral backing. Whereas the normal bass flute is a single octave lower than the concert flute, the double contrabass is one octave lower than the contrabass flute, two octaves lower than the normal bass flute and three octaves lower than the typical concert flute. This is mostly because of the massive size of the instrument. Adolphe Sax was a uniqu e personage, with an early and highly developed musical intelligence that led him from an early age, to experiment and make musical instruments of excellent workmanship. We know that the hyperbass is bigger and has a lower pitch, but it is not made out of metal, instead PVC pipes and wood are used.The double contrabass flute is During the 90’s and early 2000’s the only way you could try out this instrument was to make a journey to Tokyo and meet up with the famous flute maker Mr.Kotato or you could instead fly to Germany to try the other one which he had made for his representative there. The double contrabass flute has become a common part of full orchestras in recent years, having been born of a need for an instrument with a lower range. The Sub-Bass is in G and the 非常に大きな楽器の中にはコントラバスフルートと呼ばれるフルートの関連楽器もあるのです。その特徴や音域はやはり基本となるフルートとは異なるのです。そこでこちらではコントラバスフルートの魅力や特徴と音域や吹き方をご紹介してきます。 Includes Case and Support Stand, folding tripod base and padded crook support. Constant breaks in phrasing are a consideration that writers and composers for this gigantic flute need to make to ensure an easy time when playing. The double contrabass flute (sometimes also called the octobass flute or subcontrabass flute) with over 5.5 metres (18 ft) of tubing is the largest and lowest pitched metal flute in the world (the hyperbass flute has an even lower range, though it is made out of PVC pipes and wood). The highest pitched member of the flute family is the piccolo while the lowest is the hyperbass flute. Something positive in this trying time! This flute is also referred to as the octobass flute and is considered as the world’s biggest metal flute and with the lowest pitch as well. Because a lot of music intended for this flute has long, low notes, pausing in between them does not sound strange at all. フルート族紹介 ここでは、フルートの中間達の紹介をしていきますw あくまで私個人の意見ですので参考（？）までにと軽く受け止めてください ちなみに全て実音で書きます ピッコロ ちょうどコンサートフルートの半分の長さで フルートを広義にとらえて、「リードを用いず、管などの空洞に向かって息を吹き付けて発音する楽器」とするならば、最も古いものとしては、およそ4万年前のネアンデルタール人のものと推定されるアナグマ類の足の骨で作られた「笛」がスロヴェニアの洞窟で発見されている。 This was so time consuming, but SO much FUN to make! As a matter of fact, there are only 4 Kotato double contrabass flutes in the world right now. The flute is composed of two versions: the brass version and the PVC version. Excluding the hyperbass flute, some of its closest opponents with regard to size and pitch, include the contrabass and the sub-contrabass flute that feature 9 feet and 11 feet of tubing respectively. Trivia:What is a double contrabass flute like. This is an arrangement in descending order from the smallest to the largest. In fact, almost all the metal bass flutes are expensive. If the flutist has to sit down, then a tall stool will be used so that he or she is able to reach the embouchure hole with relative ease. We know that the hyperbass is bigger and has a lower pitch, but it is not made out of metal, instead PVC pipes and wood are used. It's lowest note is the G above middle C and this flute is pitched in G. This flute is very rare to be seen and this instrument is normally only played in Scottish and Irish flute bands. The uncommonness of this flute makes them quite expensive. Pearl Contrabass Flute Model 905 has been added to your cart Cart Pearl Contrabass Flute Model PCF-905, silver plated headjoint, body, footjoint and keys, pointed key arms. To get a good bass flute, you will need to have at least $10,000 and above. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. We don’t spam! http://kotatoflute.web.fc2.com/ But we hope that as time goes by, more and more will be produced thereby enabling even the small community-based choirs to own them. It can be described as soft, warm and lacking a bit of clarity. For example, it has a wider bore, it is lighter and because it is made out of PVC pipes, they can be made at a faster rate and at lower prices. Required fields are marked *, We’d love to keep you updated with our latest news and offers. The bass flute in C crafted by Kotato will cost you $13,600 while the bass flute in F costs $21,300. The flute may be easy to learn but the effort required to generate the sound is far greater than the piccolo or the concert you are used to. Biography — About Jeanne || Jeanne Baxtresser | flute , www.jeannebaxtresser.com/about/index.php. The Kotato and Fukushima firm in Japan is one of the most notable producers of this flute. The great size of this instrument makes the response very slow. Here we go guys and gals here is the flute of a flutes a contrabass flute. musiicz.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. When played in such special occasions, it is always best to keep them at the back because of their enormous size. Although this great flute can be used as solo instruments, it is best used in flute choirs, orchestras, concerts, ensembles or film scores. The sound produced by this flute can be quite powerful when amplified. This piece is scored for piccolo, solo flute, 4 concert flutes 2 alto flutes, 2 bass flutes, contrabass and double contrabass flute. 古田土フルート工房 公式サイト Copyright(C) 2010 Kotato&Fukushima Flutes All Rights Reserved. Some performers use a method called the " beat-boxing " method.