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Old Jul 26 2008, 12:49 PM
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Actually, a C-extension is only somewhat common in professional orchestras. Likewise, a five string bass would only be seen in professional situation as well. If you're writing a piece just to muck about with strings, placing these restrictions on it is going to guarantee that it most likely won't get played.
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