Barifonium Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 So can anyone name for me the types and sizes of contras the corps in Open Class use? I know they probably don't use all the same kind but can anyone shed some light on this for me? I know Impulse uses Yamahas but what about Teal Sound, Surf (before they went World), Citations, SCVC BDB, Dutch Boy, Oregon Crusaiders, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVTuba Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oc uses 4/4 Dynasties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Don't most corps use BBb or Bb tubas ? Contras are G bugles. I know I'm slitting hairs but lets get this right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Contra has nothing to do with the key. It's a contra because it's drum corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) Contra has nothing to do with the key. It's a contra because it's drum corps. Edited April 17, 2010 by Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 They may be called contras but aren't they really tubas played on your shoulder ? contra is latin for tuba,...................no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I no speak latin. They haven't spoken latin in church since the early 70's so I couldn't tell you. (is it ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 They may be called contras but aren't they really tubas played on your shoulder ? And they still are in GG as much as in BBb. My point remains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC oboist Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 contra is latin for tuba,...................no? Sanskrit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 And they still are in GG as much as in BBb. My point remains. Whatever you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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