The name comes from the early 19th century, when the bass brass part was played on the English Bass Horn, an instrument that was the transition between Serpent and Ophicleide. In Italian, this instrument was called Corno Inglesa di Basso, which was abbreviated to C.In.Basso and thus became known as Cimbasso. Of course, it now is a totally different instrument, but that is how it got its name. It was named after the parts it was made to play.
With me marching I always have wanted to get one of these to showcase them in the marching world (and also I think it would sound fun to figure out how to even march with one of these things)
I first saw this instrument in the scoring sessions for the Jurassic World movies and got the CD to find out what it was and thankfully all the players and instruments were listed in the booklet.
I don’t prefer them necessarily, depends on the instrument. I have just happened to have a piston cimbasso, but have played many really great rotary cimbassi
It is too bad that videos purporting to educate people are often erroneous themselves, and this video is an example of that. A cimbasso is NOT a "hybrid of a tuba and a trombone", that is a very inaccurate way to describe it. In reality, a cimbasso is simply a bass-pitched (or even contrabass-pitched in the case of CC abd BBb models) valve trombone in a funny shape, pure and simple. There is no tuba heredity in a cimbasso, excepting that SOME of them are home-made lashups that utilize the cylindrical valve section of a tuba, but that in no way makes them tuba-like. The statement that a cimbasso sounds more like a trombone than a tuba, is well, only relevant if one starts with the false notion that a cimbasso has any reason to sound like a tuba.
Yeah and you probably get into debates with middle schoolers about baritones versus euphoniums… Most people don’t know what a valve trombone is, hence starting with the overly simplistic concept that this is a hybrid of a tuba (valves) and a trombone (cylindrical). The funny shape makes it unlike a tuba nor a trombone, but modern cimbassi could very nearly be described as funny-shaped cylindrical tubas. The predecessors were very much more like valve trombones.
@@ScottSutherlandMusic , people who know what they are talking about would NOT say that modern cimbassos are like tubas (except in regard to pitch range). As for your condescending suggestion that I probably get into arguments with kids over baritone and euphoniums, you are telling more about yourself than you probably intended. As a teacher, yes, if anyone near me shows confusion between the two, I attempt to clear up their confusion. That is what knowledgeable people do in an attempt to have less ignorance in the world. But you, from your response, it seems that you prefer to contribute to a growth of ignorance and confusion.
@@youtuuba it was a sarcastic joke. What it says about me is only that am a sarcastic person. You came in on the attack and I responded with defensive sarcasm. I’m sorry for the condescending tone. This quick video is targeted to middle school, high school and amateur players who have limited knowledge of brass instruments. Using the instruments they are familiar with as a common-ground starting point in a two-minute, upbeat video, I explain what the specific instrument is that is in my hands. The tuba is the brass instrument in the range most similar to a cimbasso, has valves like the cimbasso, and my instrument specifically has more conical qualities than a typical cimbasso. The sound of the G&P is more tuba-like than most rotary valve cimbassi. And to top it off, it is played with a tuba mouthpiece. Given all of those circumstances, I would argue that it is not unreasonable to say the cimbasso is “simply put, a hybrid of a tuba and a contrabass trombone.” I still believe I am doing a service by putting this video out. I’m sorry you feel differently.
@ScottSutherlandMusic , if you think the kind of valves an instrument has helps define what kind of instrument it is, then you should perhaps rethink 'teaching' instruments to kids. A big reason that so many people are confused and full of misinformation about musical instruments is that people with your rationale think they should be teaching. I have several esteemed music teachers who I copy on issues such as your video here, asking for their thoughts, and they have been unanimous in their condemnation of your information and reasoning in this matter. It is hardly "just me" disagreeing with what you are doing here.
@@youtuubaI’m sorry you feel this way and so strongly about it. I really don’t mean any offense, but I feel confident I am not doing any significant harm here and intend to continue teaching. I would encourage you to make your own video explaining the cimbasso. Once you do, please reach out to me, I’d be interested to see it.
Look up "Game of Thrones Low Brass" to see the cimbasso and so many bass and contrabass trombones in all their glory
Yep, love that video!
The name comes from the early 19th century, when the bass brass part was played on the English Bass Horn, an instrument that was the transition between Serpent and Ophicleide. In Italian, this instrument was called Corno Inglesa di Basso, which was abbreviated to C.In.Basso and thus became known as Cimbasso. Of course, it now is a totally different instrument, but that is how it got its name. It was named after the parts it was made to play.
Great info, thanks!
With me marching I always have wanted to get one of these to showcase them in the marching world (and also I think it would sound fun to figure out how to even march with one of these things)
😆😆😆 that would be a sight to see!
As someone whose favourite instruments are Trombone and Tuba, I see the Cimbasso as an absolute win!
Same!!!
So glad this crazy beast made its way into film scores!
Right?!?
Wow! Thanks for introducing me to a very cool instrument. Love the punchy sound! Yay!! 😃✌
Happy to introduce folks to such a fabulous instrument!!
I NEED to see this instrument in person it looks so SICK.
Also I love the brass rendition of the music in the background amazing as always💯💯
Thanks so much!!
Cimbasso is a Contrabass Valve Trombone so you do get a bit of that Juan Tizol Vibe.
👍👍
@@ScottSutherlandMusic It is an enormous Valve Trombone.
Great video, but is that the Mii Channel theme in the background?
Yep! Check out my Tuba Tuesday video about listening! I talk all about that track
Wow! Despite being a percussionist I've always been attracted from brass instruments expecially from slide trombone but now..what is this?!😮
Awesome
It’s a whole new world!
I first saw this instrument in the scoring sessions for the Jurassic World movies and got the CD to find out what it was and thankfully all the players and instruments were listed in the booklet.
Giacchino loves cimbasso!!
Awesome! And now I know that the plural of Cimbasso is Chimbassi!
You learn something new everyday!!
Never heared of Tommy Johnson though.
That needs to change TODAY! Go look him up, he was my biggest musical influence. A GIANT in the tuba world, especially in Los Angeles
Why do you prefer pistons?
I don’t prefer them necessarily, depends on the instrument. I have just happened to have a piston cimbasso, but have played many really great rotary cimbassi
It is too bad that videos purporting to educate people are often erroneous themselves, and this video is an example of that.
A cimbasso is NOT a "hybrid of a tuba and a trombone", that is a very inaccurate way to describe it. In reality, a cimbasso is simply a bass-pitched (or even contrabass-pitched in the case of CC abd BBb models) valve trombone in a funny shape, pure and simple. There is no tuba heredity in a cimbasso, excepting that SOME of them are home-made lashups that utilize the cylindrical valve section of a tuba, but that in no way makes them tuba-like.
The statement that a cimbasso sounds more like a trombone than a tuba, is well, only relevant if one starts with the false notion that a cimbasso has any reason to sound like a tuba.
Yeah and you probably get into debates with middle schoolers about baritones versus euphoniums…
Most people don’t know what a valve trombone is, hence starting with the overly simplistic concept that this is a hybrid of a tuba (valves) and a trombone (cylindrical). The funny shape makes it unlike a tuba nor a trombone, but modern cimbassi could very nearly be described as funny-shaped cylindrical tubas. The predecessors were very much more like valve trombones.
@@ScottSutherlandMusic , people who know what they are talking about would NOT say that modern cimbassos are like tubas (except in regard to pitch range).
As for your condescending suggestion that I probably get into arguments with kids over baritone and euphoniums, you are telling more about yourself than you probably intended. As a teacher, yes, if anyone near me shows confusion between the two, I attempt to clear up their confusion. That is what knowledgeable people do in an attempt to have less ignorance in the world. But you, from your response, it seems that you prefer to contribute to a growth of ignorance and confusion.
@@youtuuba it was a sarcastic joke. What it says about me is only that am a sarcastic person. You came in on the attack and I responded with defensive sarcasm. I’m sorry for the condescending tone.
This quick video is targeted to middle school, high school and amateur players who have limited knowledge of brass instruments. Using the instruments they are familiar with as a common-ground starting point in a two-minute, upbeat video, I explain what the specific instrument is that is in my hands. The tuba is the brass instrument in the range most similar to a cimbasso, has valves like the cimbasso, and my instrument specifically has more conical qualities than a typical cimbasso. The sound of the G&P is more tuba-like than most rotary valve cimbassi. And to top it off, it is played with a tuba mouthpiece.
Given all of those circumstances, I would argue that it is not unreasonable to say the cimbasso is “simply put, a hybrid of a tuba and a contrabass trombone.”
I still believe I am doing a service by putting this video out. I’m sorry you feel differently.
@ScottSutherlandMusic , if you think the kind of valves an instrument has helps define what kind of instrument it is, then you should perhaps rethink 'teaching' instruments to kids. A big reason that so many people are confused and full of misinformation about musical instruments is that people with your rationale think they should be teaching. I have several esteemed music teachers who I copy on issues such as your video here, asking for their thoughts, and they have been unanimous in their condemnation of your information and reasoning in this matter. It is hardly "just me" disagreeing with what you are doing here.
@@youtuubaI’m sorry you feel this way and so strongly about it. I really don’t mean any offense, but I feel confident I am not doing any significant harm here and intend to continue teaching.
I would encourage you to make your own video explaining the cimbasso. Once you do, please reach out to me, I’d be interested to see it.