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1854 By Flanzo El Tiere, Italy.
it originated in Europe in the 15th Century and was called a Bass Violin and many of them had only three strings. In later times some were converted into six strings

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1854 By Flanzo El Tiere, Italy.
it originated in Europe in the 15th Century and was called a Bass Violin and many of them had only three strings. In later times some were converted into six strings

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The bassoon was first played in the 15th century in Germany. Although this is true, modern day bassoons use European styles included in the American bassoons, usually seen in Fox and Heckle bassoons.

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I wish I knew more but I know it started in jazz I believe in the 60s

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Louie Bellson, born in 1924, first used 2 bass drums. He just passed away this year. I'm not sure what band he was playing for at the time

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i think it was Italy

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