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Originally Posted by ROGERIO  Wilmer,
Thanks!
What is the "Europe, Asia, Africa and America" octaves all about? I don't get it.
Rogerio |
This is an example of the sort of "wiseguy" humour that has gotten trumpet/cornet players in the doghouse for centuries
Check page 49 of the book.
Think of the title "God Save The Queen." That title is not an American favorite, hence the pedal octave for America. In Europe the Queen is a favorite, so that is why the tune is written in the highest octave. The Asian and African versions reflect the esteem in which the Queen is held............I think
Wilmer