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Re: Pedals

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Subject: Re: Pedals
From: Adrian J Raven <aj.raven@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 20:14:15 +1300
Organization: Prestige Music
Priority: low
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John Szkutko wrote:

> As for a practical use for these notes, i'm not too sure about it. Playing
> the bottom octave in tandem with the other tubas is a very workable option
> that gives "balls" to a band.

One important thing to remember is that the "pedal" notes have to be bang in
tune with the upper octave to be effective, and used sparingly.
I often cringe when I hear bass players in even some of the best bands use
pedals when either the music doesn't call for it, or it doesn't fit the
structure of the chord. Fortunately, most players are beginning to wise up and
are not overusing the extreme low register as was the case maybe 10-15 years
ago.

Cheers,
Adrian

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