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THE original Bass Guitar was developed bu Paul Tutmarc in the 1930s as a replacement for the double bass, but he received little success for the invention. In the 1950's Leo Fender (who, obviously, is the man who strated Fender. Doesn;t have anything to do with it any more but that's another story) took the idea and produced the first mass produced bass guitar on the market; the precision bass. This was hugely popular and since bass Guitars have become the norm in all bands, and variations upon the precision and still made and extremely popular.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe double bass descends most likely from a class of instruments called viols de gamba (violins of the leg), which got their name from being played sitting down with the instrument between the knees. The first person to make what is considered a modern bass is Gasparo da Salo in modern Italy, in the late 1500s.
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What family does the electric bass come from?
The double bass, which is a large violin. The electric bass was designed to be a scaled down version of this.
What country did the bass drum come from?
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Where does the double bass come in the strings family?
the double bass, or upright bass, is the lowest stringed instrument used in common orchestras and jazz bands. there are lower string instruments, but they are not common.
Is contra bass bigger than double bass?
No, the double bass is the largest and lowest.
What is the scientific name for a double bass?
The Double Bass has several different names such as the; String Bass, Upright Bass, Standup Bass or Contrabass.
What is a different nane for the double-bass?
Double Bass can also be called: Contrabass, String Bass, Upright Bass, Bass Violin, Bass Viol and Bass Fiddle among some others.
When was Romance with a Double Bass created?
Romance with a Double Bass was created in 1974.
What do you use to play double bass?
There are two options: If you are talking about bass drum. . .Two bass drums with a pedal attached to eachA single bass drum with a double bass pedalIf you are talking about upright double bass, it can be plucked with the fingers, or bowed.
Which member of the string family has the lowest notes?
The lowest notes in the string section come from the double bass.
What is a bass fiddle?
A bass fiddle is another name for a double bass.
The deepest voice in an orchestra's string section?
the double bass (as in bass like a cello not a guitar)
What is the duration of Romance with a Double Bass?
The duration of Romance with a Double Bass is 2400.0 seconds.
