The sub-contrabass recorder is a member of the
recorder family with a low note of
FF (or F
1 in
SPN).
It is manufactured in a design with a square or rectangular cross-section, which was first patented in 1975 by Joachim and Herbert
Paetzold. They are made from
plywood and have a doubled-back bore like a
bassoon
The bassoon is a musical instrument in the woodwind family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity ...
, which reduces the exterior length of the instrument. They also have wooden
keys. Through this special and proprietary design, the instrument can be played with a very short
bocal.
See also
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Sub-great bass recorder for an image
References
Internal fipple flutes
Recorders (musical instruments)
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