cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28400774
Created in the 19th century by the French luthier Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, this colossal double bass stands out for its impressive height, exceeding three meters, and its deep tonal range, capable of producing notes that approach the lower limits of human hearing.
Due to its enormous size, the octobass cannot be played like a conventional double bass; instead, the musician must use a system of pedals and levers to press the strings and modulate the sound. Although its use has been limited throughout musical history, some orchestras and composers have explored its potential to add a unique and resonant depth to certain symphonic compositions.
This rare instrument, which was a true feat of lutherie in its time, continues to fascinate classical music enthusiasts and organologists, remaining a remarkable achievement in musical engineering.
My Gf told me she would play me a song on the world’s smallest violin, the next day I saw her with this guy.
cmon no link to hear it? here is one: https://youtu.be/12X-i9YHzmE?t=52 it honestly doesn’t sound as cool as i expected or this person doesn’t know how to play it. interesting information regardless
Here you go: https://youtu.be/9BSs3FYQm5E
oh that’s pretty cool, and sounds better than the link i provided, thanks!
I think that deep of bass is also one of those things that you really need a subwoofer to emulate anyway. You feel it in your chest as much as your ears.
Yeah that’s good added context that I didn’t think about.
slap that bass!
Mom still makes you take it home on the bus
“You can’t be cool when your instrument is twice your size.”
“Then, go bigger.”
I’ll see you in hell, Pachelbel!
Well now I just want to see a decabass!
he’s playing the Contraption
I think You mean the shenanigan:
I’ve seen the one in the Paris Museum of Music several times, but never heard one played in real life. The concert picture in this post is really impressive, I feel like I’m seeing a little elf standing next to a violin, rather than a real person.
