Compilation/comparison between a valve ophicleide, an ophicleide and an F tuba

[kontrabasstuba]

Hello all,

here is a compilation/comparison between a valve ophicleide, an ophicleide and an F tuba based on some orchestral passages from Richard Wagner's opera - The Flying Dutchman.

Have fun and enjoy!


https://youtu.be/fcRu9FB939M

[bisontuba]

Very nice...

[timothy42b]

Thanks for sharing, that was interesting.

I would think the average audience would say the F tuba version sounded better, not being as interested in historical accuracy.

[The Brute Squad]

I would agree with the average audience, at least with a modern trombone section like in the video. I'd definitely be interested to hear a similar comparison with 19th century trombones.

[timothy42b]

I would agree with the average audience, at least with a modern trombone section like in the video. I'd definitely be interested to hear a similar comparison with 19th century trombones.

I agree on both counts.

I myself liked the F tuba version better.

But I wonder if I would have a different take if the trombone section were different.