Large case

Une grosse caisse
A large case

large case, like case-clear is one of the principal elements of . It is also used independently in brass bands.

It is made up of a cylindrical barrel, two skins (of striking and resonance) and of its superstructure.

The diameter of the barrel can vary between 18 inches and 26 inches for a large battery box and between 26 and 40 for the large cases of harmony. The large case is played the hand and the foot, with a pedal, since , Thanks to Roger Ludwig. In certain styles of music, one can use a double pedal of large case, which is actuated with the 2 feet, which makes it possible to strike twice more quickly.

The large case has sound lowest of . It is mainly used to give a dynamics by marking strong times (rock'n'roll) or like accompaniment rhythmic the low one and melody (jazz).

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