Double Bass
Double Bass also known as string bass, doghouse bass, acoustic bass, upright bas, bass violin, stand-up bass and contrabass.
How to play:The double-bassist, or musician, may either play ot while standing or seated.
- When seated: The bass is held by the musician's right thigh & pelvis & by the use of an endpin on the floor.
- When stanging: The bass is held by the left leg while the left hand moves up & down the fingerboard.
The double-bass is played by using a bow across the strings, plucking or striking the strings.
Family:String
First Known Double Bass:During 1493, there was rumors about "viols as big as myself" by Prospero & in 1516 there was an illustration closely resembling that of a double bass.
Types:The double bass comes in a different sizes to suit the age of the player. Nowadays, there is also an electric upright bass.
Double Bassists:
- Edgar Meyer
- Domenico Dragonetti
- Roy Huskey Jr.
- Scott LaFaro
- Giovanni Bottesini
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