Description:
The greatbass is fingered in C with a range which begins one octave
below Middle C and extends thru to the second D above. It stands
approx. four feet tall and features a bassoon-like bocal and many keys.
It is one of the lesser known of the recorder family, probably because
it is the first member not to be offered in plastic. But, the greatbass
is an important part of any recorder orchestra, filling out the bottom
of the chords.
Sound Files:
demo
tune (this is a greatbass and contrabass duet--the greatbass
is the upper voice)