[78-L] Use of double bass in dance bands

[Ron L'Herault]

Don't tell that to Eli Newberger (New Black Eagle Jazz, Band, M&M trio and
more)

Ron L

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From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
[mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of David Weiner
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [78-L] Use of double bass in dance bands

A major reason for the shift to string bass in the 1920s was the transition
from two to four beat phrasing - it was difficult if not impossible to
consistently blow four beats to the bar on a tuba!

Dave Weiner