In this article, we will explore the topic of Subcontrabass flute in depth, addressing its different aspects, its importance in today's society and its relevance in the contemporary world. Along these lines, we will analyze the impact that Subcontrabass flute has had in various areas, from culture and politics to technology and the economy. We will immerse ourselves in its history, its implications and its evolution over time, with the aim of better understanding its meaning and its influence on our daily lives. Furthermore, we will examine the future prospects of Subcontrabass flute and its possible development in the coming years, as well as the controversies and debates it currently generates.
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Classification | Transverse flute |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 421.121.12-71 (Side-blown Aerophone with tone holes and keys) |
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The subcontrabass flute is a member of the Western concert flute family. With the length of tubing ranging from 15 feet (4.6 m) (when in G) to 18 feet (5.5 m) long (when in C), it is the second largest instrument of the family after the hyperbass flute.
Subcontrabass flutes are made either in the key of G (pitched a fourth below the contrabass flute in C and two octaves below the alto flute in G) where it known as the double contra-alto flute or in F (pitched a fifth below the contrabass flute in C). Another type of subcontrabass flute is in C (an octave below the contrabass flute) and is commonly known as the double contrabass flute or octobass flute.
The subcontrabass flute is rarely used outside of flute ensembles. At present, the subcontrabass flute is only available as custom order from specialty makers such as Eva Kingma or Kotato and Fukushima. Higher quality instruments are made of silver- or chrome-plated metal, although polyvinyl is also commonly used.
"And the Giant Began to Dance..." (2009) from the album Below: Music for Low Flutes by Peter Sheridan