I. Introduction and history of Dan Bau: The register and pitches of the Dan Bau

I. Introduction and history of 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.