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Fiddle — Bull

Because of its massive scale, the playing technique is highly physical. Double Bass HQ - Facebook

"Bull fiddle" is a traditional and colorful American nickname for the . It is most commonly used in bluegrass, country, and folk music, where its size and deep, resonant sound are playfully likened to the bellowing of a bull. 🎻 Instrument Overview bull fiddle

The bull fiddle is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the orchestral string family. Approximately 6 feet (180 cm) tall. Strings: Typically has 4 thick strings (E, A, D, G). Because of its massive scale, the playing technique

Also called the upright bass, contrabass, bass viol, string bass, or "doghouse bass". 🛠️ How to Play Because of its massive scale

Unique among strings, it is tuned in fourths rather than fifths.

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