The double bass (/ ˈ d ʌ b əl b eɪ s /), also known as the upright bass, the acoustic bass, the bull fiddle, or simply the bass, is the largest and lowest-pitched chordophone [1] in the modern symphony orchestra (excluding rare additions such as the octobass). [2]

2022年4月28日 · Most scholars and players agree that the modern double bass is a hybrid of both viol and violin families. Whichever preference one takes, the modern-day double bass can project a full, dark tone that makes it vital to many musical settings. Double bass vs upright bass facts. Here are some surprising facts which you might not know about the ...

2025年1月2日 · Double bass, stringed musical instrument, the lowest-pitched member of the violin family, sounding an octave lower than the cello. It has two basic designs—one shaped like a viol (or viola da gamba) and the other like a violin—but there are other designs, such as that of …

The double bass is a big stringed instrument. It is also called the contrabass , dubass or upright bass . It is used in orchestras , jazz bands, rockabilly bands, bluegrass music, and some country music bands.

2024年3月14日 · The Double Bass (also known as the Upright Bass), is a large floor standing stringed instrument. It has a curved wooden hollow body, a long neck, and four strings that are played either by bowing or finger plucking.

2024年9月30日 · While many people are familiar with the violin, viola, and cello, the double bass stands out due to its large size and deep, resonating tones. It’s the lowest-pitched instrument in the string family and plays an essential role in various genres, from classical to jazz.

2023年11月22日 · One of the recognizable orchestral instruments, the double bass, is a legendary stringed instrument that’s been around for centuries. It’s also one of the most popular instruments to learn, considered slightly easier than smaller stringed instruments like the violin.

2021年3月24日 · Otherwise known as the bass, the double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in a modern symphony orchestra. Musicians who play the double bass are referred to as bassists. The bass is played with a …

2024年6月20日 · This guide to the jazz double bass for beginners will explain the stringed instrument and its accessories and give you some tips on where to start when it comes to learning the upright bass. The double bass is one of the iconic instruments of jazz and it …

2023年6月21日 · The double bass is the largest instrument in the string family. It has longer and thicker strings than the cello, the instrument it is most similar to, that produce lower pitched notes. The double bass generally has 4 strings tuned to the notes (going from the lowest string to the highest) E, A, D and G.