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Low brass
A brief history of low brass instruments
Serpent, Frankreich, ca. 1825-1850 – Serpent, Frankreich, ca. 1825-1850
© Foto: Schnepp Renou
![Basstuba von Johan Gottfried Moritz, Berlin, 1839 – Basstuba von Johan Gottfried Moritz, Berlin, 1839]()
Basstuba von Johan Gottfried Moritz, Berlin, 1839 – Basstuba von Johan Gottfried Moritz, Berlin, 1839
© (c) Schnepp Renou
Whether in a symphony orchestra or a brass band, the tuba is an essential part of the ensemble. But why is this instrument so important?
The bass instruments are the foundation of the orchestra. However, low-pitched woodwinds such as the bassoon tend to be quiet compared to other instrument groups. This is why the low brass instruments are of particular importance.
As orchestras and military bands grew in size from the late 18th century, so did the demands placed on bass instruments. Numerous new developments were made to increase the sound volume and the projection of sound. Instrument makers found the creative use of large instruments very appealing, especially as changes in the bore could be heard very clearly.
Today, one development is synonymous with the bass register of brass instruments: the tuba. The exhibition invites you to follow these developments and explore the various designs of the tuba and its predecessors.
The bass instruments are the foundation of the orchestra. However, low-pitched woodwinds such as the bassoon tend to be quiet compared to other instrument groups. This is why the low brass instruments are of particular importance.
As orchestras and military bands grew in size from the late 18th century, so did the demands placed on bass instruments. Numerous new developments were made to increase the sound volume and the projection of sound. Instrument makers found the creative use of large instruments very appealing, especially as changes in the bore could be heard very clearly.
Today, one development is synonymous with the bass register of brass instruments: the tuba. The exhibition invites you to follow these developments and explore the various designs of the tuba and its predecessors.
Runtime: Thu, 11/01/2024 to Sun, 29/12/2024
Price info: Area ticket Kulturforum: 12,00 €
Price: €6.00
Reduced price: €3.00
Reduced price info: Area ticket Kulturforum: € 6.00
Children under 18: free admission.
Price: €6.00
Reduced price: €3.00
Reduced price info: Area ticket Kulturforum: € 6.00
Children under 18: free admission.
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