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The double bass is played with a bow (arco), or by plucking the strings (pizzicato), or via a variety of extended techniques. In orchestral repertoire and tango music, both arco and pizzicato are employed. In jazz, blues, and rockabilly, pizzicato is the norm.
While the Spanish ensemble forms also included bowed string, wind, and percussion instruments, the Filipino Rondalla has become defined as an ensemble of only plucked string instruments: bandurya (bandurria, banduria), oktabina (octavina), la-ud (laud), gitara (guitarra, guitar), and bajo de uñas (which is now commonly supplanted by the ...
The rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments played with the plectrum or pick and generally known as plectrum instruments. It originated in Medieval Spain, especially in the ancient Crown of Aragon: Catalonia, [1] Aragon, Murcia, and Valencia. The tradition was later taken to Spanish America and the Philippines.
The double bass, also called bass VIOL or contrabass, is four-stringed, the largest instrument of the rondalla, shaped like the violin with two f sound holes, provides the fundamental tone, and reinforces the rhythm.
The art of double bass bowing is a complex and nuanced skill that requires a deep understanding of various techniques and articulations. In this guide, we will explore the different ways to play the double bass, from arco to pizzicato, and delve into the intricacies of bow articulation.
The Bass Bajo de Uñas is a unique instrument that plays a vital role in the Rondalla ensemble. Its deep resonance serves as the heartbeat of the Rondalla, providing a solid foundation for the harmonies and melodies produced by the other instruments.
The double bass, also called bass VIOL or contrabass is four (4)-stringed, the largest instrument of the rondalla, shaped like the violin with two sound holes, provides the fundamental tome and reinforces the rhythm. Until 1910, the bass-guitar was just a little bit bigger than the ordinary guitar, and was played in the same manner as the ...
