answersLogoWhite

0

Bass us almost always in jazz, but rarely is it bowed. Except for a few rare circumstances, upright bass is always plucked with the finger. Violin is much less common, but still popular in jazz.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the differences between a string bass and a double bass?

The string bass and double bass are actually the same instrument, just with different names. The term "double bass" is more commonly used in classical music, while "string bass" is often used in jazz and popular music. Both refer to the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family, played with a bow or plucked with the fingers.


What is in a Trumpet?

a trumpet is an instrument that is used in orchestra bands and is often used in jazz music. it is a brass instrument with three valves that change the pitch which will produce the notes.


What jazz instrument is not used in orchestra?

Saxophone


Is a viola an instrument used by jazz bands?

no


Which brass instrument are used in jazz ensembles?

Trumpet and tenor trombone are the most common. Sometimes the cornet is used instead of the trumpet or a tuba instead of a string bass. In marching jazz bands the sousaphone is often used to provide the bass line. In the Big Band lineup a fourth trombone part is often added for a bass trombone.


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.


What trumpet is used in jazz?

You can use any instrument to play jazz but the "Jazz" trumpet (A trumpet with Valves) in the key of Bb is the best.


Is a viola a percussion?

A viola is a string instrument, not a percussion instrument, and therefore it is used in an orchestra.


Is a french horn a used as a jazz instrument?

The french horn is a beautiful instrument used in many pieces in soaring melodies.


What are the different types of 5 stringed instruments and how do they differ from each other?

The different types of 5-stringed instruments include the banjo, the cello, and the electric bass guitar. These instruments differ in their construction, playing technique, and sound production. The banjo is a plucked string instrument with a resonating drum-like body, commonly used in folk and bluegrass music. The cello is a bowed string instrument with a deep, rich sound, often used in classical music. The electric bass guitar is a plucked string instrument with a solid body and electronic amplification, commonly used in rock, jazz, and pop music. Each instrument has its own unique sound and playing style, making them distinct from one another.


Can syncopation be used in jazz settings?

Yes, syncopation is often used in jazz settings.


What is a fret used for?

On a fretted instrument, the fret serves to shorten the string's vibrating length when a string is "stopped" at it.