Lanterna Rally

Author: Lucas J. Kaspar

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Published: 2018

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The bass trombone’s range is very similar to the tuba. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of solo repertoire composed for the bass trombone. Due to its relatively new development, many composers do not know how to properly write for the instrument. The most common error is composers writing too high for the instrument. Though the bass trombone has the capability of playing the soaring high notes of a tenor trombone, it is much more fatiguing than on a tenor trombone. The range of the tuba suites the bass trombone, as it requires performing mostly in the mid to low register, while occasionally reaching the high register. The aim of this document is to provide a catalog of tuba repertoire that is realistic for bass trombonists. The document is structured in nine major chapters: (1) Introduction, discusses the process of constructing this document, (2) History of the Double-Valve Bass Trombone, (3) Unaccompanied Solos, (4) Solos with Keyboard, (5) Solos with Band or Orchestra, (6) Solos with Electronic Media, (7) Etudes and Method Books, (8) Duets, and (9) Further Research.