[Trombone-l] ONE MORE #@$&# CLEF

[Walter Barrett]

On Sep 13, 2006, at 4:16 PM, Fred Hudson wrote:

> I have lately seen one more clef which wasn't explained by any of the
> foregoing posts - and the reason being (probably) that there is no
> explanation.
>
>                     WORLD MUSIC with Trombone parts in B FLAT BASS  
> CLEF
>
> The clef mark is the standard F clef symbol for bass clef but the  
> key is
> transposed ala trumpet B flat treble. These parts are included in some
> intermediate and high school band arrangements. I can think of no  
> logical
> reason for this, but then I am not a high school band teacher.
>
> Enlightenment anyone?
>
> Fred H


It seems to be common in the Low Countries of Europe to have  
transposed bass clef for low brass parts (and for some bass clarinet  
parts also!) Kind of a German/Dutch/Belgian thing. Don't have a clue  
as to WHY they do it, suffice it to say that they do it.  Hence, the  
"World Music" designation. If you get stuck with one of these, you  
can read it in alto clef down an octave (plus add 2 flats.)


;-)


Walter Barrett

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