[Dixielandjazz] Doubkle Bass

[Bill Gunter]

Hello Hans,

You ask:

>Can someone explain me the different between a "Double Bass" a "contrabass"
>or a "string bass"?
>What is the meaning of the world "Double" in this combination?

The bass is the lowest instrument in the string choir.

My musical dictionary offers this definition which should answer your 
question:

"Contra-bass - The double bass; the deepest-toned stringed instument of the 
viol species. The strings are usually tuned a fourth apart, to the following 
notes - e-a-d-g."

I believe the name "double bass" refers to the fact that the instrument 
actually sounds an octave lower than written.

Respectively submitted,

Bill "The bass viol is neither base nor vile" Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com

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