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    Low range

    I recently (15 months now) began playing euphonium after 50 years of contrabass tuba. Upper range has been an uphill battle (pun inevitable), but coming along. My low range constantly increases. This morning I was able to hit C1-- yes, 5 ledger lines below the bass staff. I am curious: what is the low-range limit of a compensating euphonium? If Bb1 is the fundamental, I would assume a seventh below that is "it," yes?

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    The fundamental open is Bb below the second ledger line beneath the bass clef. We have the valves to add another major 7th below that yet. But I have played below that with false tones, down to a G so far, or even an F on a good day. I have done the double pedal Bb in a couple recitals.
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