The bass clarinet : an historical survey

This thesis included a chronological register of historical bass clarinets dating from c. 1750 to the twentieth century. Using this register as an outline, the early history of, and the development of the physiognomy of the bass clarinet were narrated. An effort was made to point out the discrepancies that exist between major sources which mention the bass clarinet. It was hoped that this thesis would serve as a starting place for future research concerning the bass clarinet. (Eighteen illustrations.)