I know it's called a bass, but I can't find it anywhere on the internet. I am wondering if there is a particular name for it. The instrument is large and the person playing it stands behind it strumming the strings. It was used in a lot of oldies songs.
2007-01-28 03:29:57 · 20 answers · asked by sharpy 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You are thinking of a string bass.
See a detailed description and pictures here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_bass
2007-01-28 03:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to go with Double Bass. It's not really a Cello, though you could play it like one. The String Bass comes from the usage as a substitute for a Tuba.
2007-01-28 11:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by sethsdadiam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a cello! That's a completely different instrument (one I happen to play, by the way).
Search under "double bass" or "string bass", and make sure to use the quotes.
2007-01-28 11:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A double bass or a Slap Bass
2007-01-28 11:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand up bass.
This was used by Rock and Roll Legend Buddy Holly and the crickets. The tool used on this instrument is called a glockenspiel
2007-01-28 11:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a stand up bass.
2007-01-28 11:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by tlc4irs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called a double bass, it's in the string section , related to the violin
2007-01-28 11:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by riverbanks27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a stand up bass
2007-01-28 11:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by nick licano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a stand up bass
2007-01-28 11:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're looking for a double bass.
2007-01-28 11:35:09 · answer #10 · answered by cornsss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋