Big woodwinds are fun. I got to play a contrabass clarinet in college, where you feel the lowest notes even more than you hear them. The opening of Ravel's Conc

Big woodwinds are fun. I got to play a contrabass clarinet in college, where you feel the lowest notes even more than you hear them. The opening of Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand [1]--written for Paul Wittgenstein, Ludwig's brother--has an amazing solo for contrabassoon [2]. And there's Anthony Braxton and his contrabass sax [3]. For all these low instruments, it's best to experience them live. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_for_the_Left_Hand_(Ravel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_for_the_Left_Ha... [2] https://youtu.be/Yme2336j81g https://youtu.be/Yme2336j81g [3] https://youtu.be/PuoBeYB-O1M https://youtu.be/PuoBeYB-O1M