Bass v Contrabass sound comparison

[Wyvern]

We often talk about the difference in sound between different tubas, but it is difficult to put into words. While editing my recording of a concert I played yesterday, I thought I heard one of the best sound comparisons I have come across of bass tuba to big contrabass tuba.

The other tuba starts on Besson 982 Eb, then I come in on my Neptune at 7 seconds into extract. I think it well demonstrates the more direct tone of a bass tuba against the enveloping 6/4 contrabass tone.

http://www.humyo.com/F/9306289-1341287521

I think having both together in a band works well. While the contrabass provides a broad foundation, the bass tuba adds clarify.

Incidentally, this was recorded from the back of the hall - my Zoom H2 about 100 foot away

[SplatterTone]

Good recording.

I'm tempted to post the rather well known picture of The Difference Between Europe and USA illustrated by side-by-side photos of female butts and paraphrase it to the Difference between bass and contrabass. Very tempted. Buy I won't because it would be quickly taken down. But y'all know the one I'm talking about.

[The Jackson]

I'm tempted to post the rather well known picture of The Difference Between Europe and USA illustrated by side-by-side photos of female butts and paraphrase it to the Difference between bass and contrabass. Very tempted. Buy I won't because it would be quickly taken down. But y'all know the one I'm talking about.

There's always a middle-ground...




Thanks for the clip, Neptune! That difference is very nice to hear.

[DavidK]

Great exceprt, Thanks!

The Great Escape was just on one of the movie channels this past week. Fantastic movie, story telling, score and all star cast.

[RanmaSyaoran]

Good recording! I could even hear the musical director going "right, just steady on"!