What sound does a double bass make?
Heavy, weighty, dark, weightless, wafting, somber, earthy, resonant, rasping, broad, hollow, dull, mighty, menacing, violent, mellow, sustaining, aspirate.
Can you play a double bass with a bow?
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.
What is a French bow?
The French Bow looks similar to bows used for the violin, viola, and cello. It also has the same overhand hold like that of a cello. While each bow type has its own pros and cons, a good musician can get a good sound and develop advanced technical skills on any style of bow and bow hold!
What are the different bow holds?
The two most common are the Russian grip and the Franco-Belgian grip. Russian Bow Grip: The hand is extremely pronated, with the fingers close together and the wrist up. This grip was used by famous violinists such as Jascha Heifetz, Mischa Elman, and Nathan Milstein. The Russian bow grip allows for a lot of bow speed.
How tight should a violin bow be?
How tight and how loose should I make my bow hairs? The hair on the bow should be tightened when you play, and loosened when you are done and before you put the violin away. Do not over-tighten the hair. Around 1/4 of an inch distance from hair to the closest part of bow stick is perfect.
How often should you double check your bow hold?
In general, we recommend a bow rehair every six months to a year, ideally at the beginning of the winter and summer. Rehairing maintains the physical condition of the bow and enhances playability.
What happens if you dont Rehair your bow?
If rehairing is not done, you risk damaging your bow or even your violin. Here’s what could happen: End up having a very poor sound quality. Deforming the stick of your bow (permanent bending)
How often should I rosin my bow?
In most situations, you’ll only have to rosin the bow per 3-5 hours of play time. People with stringed instruments that have thicker gauge strings like basses, cellos and even violas, will probably end up rosining their bows a little more frequently than violinists.
How do I know if my bow needs Rehairing?
If the skin is dry on the back of your hands, check your bow. If you can’t loosen it enough to take the tension off the stick, get a rehair. (If the dry spell is temporary or help is not readily available, refer to the accompanying sidebar.)