Flixton's Bass section pictured at the 2006 National Finals
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The Basses are the lower section of the band. They give a solid base for the rest of the band to build the balance around and help the pulse of the music. There are 4 basses, 2 Eb and 2 BBb. The Eb basses are slightly smaller than the BBb and the Eb is sometimes also used as a solo instrument
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