Soprano sarrusophone

The soprano sarrusophone is a high-pitched sarrusophone, a family of keyed metal double reed instruments with a conical bore. It is pitched in B♭ and its range is approximately the same as that of the soprano saxophone. The timbre is similar to that of the oboe, although louder and less refined, more like a shawm. Although used in wind bands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is today extremely rare, as few original specimens survive. New instruments can still be purchased on a special order basis from instrument manufacturer Orsi of Milan, Italy.

Soprano sarrusophone
Soprano sarrusophone in MIM, Phoenix
Woodwind instrument
Classification
Hornbostel–Sachs classification422.112
(Double reed aerophone with keys)
Inventor(s)
DevelopedMid 19th century
Playing range
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Soprano sarrusophone in B♭ sounds a major second lower than written.[1]
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References
  1. Blaikley, D. J. (2001). "Sarrusophone". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.24597. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.


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