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I. Introduction and history of Dan Bau

6. The register and pitches of the Dan Bau

  •  Register: The Dan Bau has a range of approximately 4 octaves, but the most common and effectively used register is from note C1 (C4 on piano, 262 Hz) to C3 (C6 on piano, 1046.50 Hz).

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  • The ability to play different types of scales: with the flexibility in using the left-hand technique of bending the rod/handle to produce different notes, the Dan Bau can play all scales in music, from traditional Vietnamese musical scales to musical scales of other countries around the world.
  •  Availability of chromatic and microtonal intervals: As mentioned above, the left-hand technique of the Dan Bau is very special and extremely flexible in playing the intervals, so it is also very convenient in performing chromatic and microtonal intervals.