Beethoven work, 'Drei Equale für vier Posaunen"

Discussion in 'Orchestral Technique [DB]' started by Andy Mopley, Jun 9, 2020.

  1. Andy Mopley

    Andy Mopley

    Sep 24, 2011
    Hi all

    does anyone know if a version of these, arranged for 3 double basses, has ever been played / attempted? I have been experimenting at home with mixing (using very basic Audacity) the parts as I play them but was curious to ask here as well.

    BTW - A good ear / thumb position exercise suggested by someone here a while ago, which I recommend too.

    Regards to all
     
  2. ILIA

    ILIA

    Jan 27, 2006
    Caprica
    Not that I know of. You should make a video recording, and be the first!
     
  3. notabene

    notabene

    Sep 20, 2010
    SF Bay area
    In for a penny... four basses would work more easily.
     
  4. Neil Pye

    Neil Pye

    Apr 13, 2016
    Horsham, UK
    I've done them with my adult group. Great music, works very very well, even an octave down for intermediates
     
  5. Andy Mopley

    Andy Mopley

    Sep 24, 2011
    Do you have a recording of it, please, to share, Neil? Thanks!
     
  6. Andy Mopley

    Andy Mopley

    Sep 24, 2011
    How would that work, two basses playing same line but an octave apart?
     
  7. Neil Pye

    Neil Pye

    Apr 13, 2016
    Horsham, UK
    They are four part pieces. Depending on the standard of the players you can play them "at pitch",,, ie read them as a bass player, or up an octave. I would not mix though, you might end up with some strange inversions!

    I'm afraid I've never recorded them, I use them as teaching pieces. If I get a chance I'll record the four parts myself and post them somewhere!
     
  8. Neil Pye

    Neil Pye

    Apr 13, 2016
    Horsham, UK
    They are four part pieces. Depending on the standard of the players you can play them "at pitch",,, ie read them as a bass player, or up an octave. I would not mix though, you might end up with some strange inversions! Either way there's benefit for any standard, the ensemble is the important thing, and the lines!

    I'm afraid I've never recorded them, I use them as teaching pieces. If I get a chance I'll record the four parts myself and post them somewhere!
     
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  9. Andy Mopley

    Andy Mopley

    Sep 24, 2011
    Neil, the parts I found on IMSLP, arranged for Trombone, are only 3. Is there a version that shows all 4 parts there? Thanks
     
  10. Neil Pye

    Neil Pye

    Apr 13, 2016
    Horsham, UK
    Here you go. Play either as written or an octave higher. Enjoy!
     

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  11. Andy Mopley

    Andy Mopley

    Sep 24, 2011
    LEGEND! thank you Neil.
     
  12. Wow, nicely done!
     
  13. just for fun, here are some 'boners doing it