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	Bass guitar
		The instrument was appealing to the jazz musician and quickly appeared in rock n' roll, country groups, and eventually in the new emerging Motown sound.
		Today, the bass guitar is the primary bass instrument in most of the ensembles of popular Western culture and provided a wide range of sounds that have gone far beyond anything that the double bass was capable of producing.
		The bass guitar requires an amplifier to amplify the frequencies of the vibrating strings that are sensed by the pickup.
	www.music.vt.edu /musicdictionary/textb/Bassguitar.html (787 words)

	Bass guitar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The bass is similar in appearance to an electric guitar, but with a larger body, a longer neck and scale length, and, usually, four strings tuned an octave lower in pitch, in the bass range.
		First introduced in 1960, The Jazz Bass was known as the Deluxe Bass and was meant to accompany the Jazzmaster guitar.The Jazz Bass (often referred to as a "J-bass") featured two single-coil pickups, one close to the bridge and one in the Precision bass' position, each with separate volume and tone controls.
		Bass guitar necks, which are longer than regular electric guitar necks, are generally made of maple or ash.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bass_guitar (4243 words)

	A Brief History of the Double Bass
		The modern double bass is not a true member of either the violin or viol families.
		Praetorius noted that the player of this instrument had to read the regular notation for the bass line even though the sounds he produced were actually an octave lower than what he saw, a practice that is the standard procedure for the double bass players of today.
		To accommodate the low CC, four-stringed basses were fitted with elaborate machines which extended the EE string portion of the fingerboard into the pegbox.
	www.geocities.com /Vienna/1187/Music/basshist.html (1194 words)

	The Bassola - Approximating the Sound of the Upright Bass
		The instrument would have to be modified to support four strings instead of eight, and would need a long tailpiece that nearly touches the bridge, in order to use standard length bass guitar strings.
		In any case I wanted this instrument to have as much of the look and feel of an upright as possible given the other constraints, as I suspect that the look of an instrument has at least some effect on the way it is perceived to sound by both the player and the listener.
		When the instrument is compared side by side with an upright bass however, it is apparent that the tone of the Bassola is less, well, bassy, and that the unamplified instrument is certainly quieter than an unamplified upright.
	www.liutaiomottola.com /PrevPubs/Bassola/Bassola.htm (3553 words)

	Double bass
		The instrument, normally played pizzicato (plucking its strings), is an essential member of jazz and dance bands; in many countries it's used in military and concert bands.
		Although during the era of acoustic recording the double bass was often replaced by the tuba (probably because of its greater carrying power), in the late 1920s the double bass was established as the basis for the rhythm section, particularly in larger ensembles.
		Although the bass guitar was first introduced in 1951 the double bass continued to be the most commonly used bass instrument in the rock and roll bands of that decade.
	www.cnn.com /interactive/career/0103/ny.phil.bass/content.html (1032 words)

	Electric Bass Guitar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The electric bass guitar is a derivation of the acoustic bass, which is used in classical music and was eventually used in jazz ensembles.
		The first solidbody electric bass was made available in 1935 and was labeled an electric fiddle bass because it was not the upright style--it was to be played horizontally.
		The feel of the instrument can vary quite a bit, and it is best to spend a little bit of extra time trying out a bass until you find one that's a perfect fit, than to buy one simply because you're tired of looking.
	www.mi.edu /searchmedia/electric-bass-guitar.html (330 words)

	Cello in the 18th Century
		The examples of such unfigured basses are numerous, especially in Italian instrumental music from the last of the 17th century to the works of Boccherini for violoncello and basso.
		It is thus necessary to choose the bass instrument which is the most sonorous and with which one can play all sorts of music: powerful, simple, figured, etc.
		It may be hard for us to accept the cello as an accompanying instrument, because the 19th century imposed the use of the piano, and practically all the editions for the last 150 years have accompaniments arranged for this instrument.
	www.standingstones.com /cell18th.html (1285 words)

	Double bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name "double bass" may be derived from the double bass' size, since it is approximately twice as large as the cello, or because the double bass was originally used to double the cello part an octave lower.
		The double bass also differs from members of the violin family in that the shoulders are (sometimes) sloped, the back is often angled (both to allow easier access to the instrument, particularly in the upper range) and machine heads are almost always used for tuning.
		The double bass remained an integral part of pop lineups throughout the 1950s, as the new genre of rock and roll was built largely upon the model of rhythm and blues, with strong elements also derived from jazz, country, and bluegrass.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Double_bass (5618 words)

	Basic Bass Notes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The piccolo bass chord inversions are arranged in random order so that there will be more surprises as you pick the items you might want to try.
		Even if the band plays together perfectly but the tuning is not right - it will sound wrong - So a main responsibility of the bass player is to tune his or her instrument properly before starting to play in a rehearsal or performance.
		More advanced bass scales and guidelines on the last chapter of the bass book but a code and password are required to view the pages.
	members.tripod.com /~Rizal_L/basschap.html (876 words)

	A fine English orchestral double bass instrument by T.Davies, Birmingham 1874 No3 in outstanding structural condition - ...
		Davies was obviously quite a prolific maker of the double bass for the Contrabass Shoppe has in the recent past sold two other instruments by him and proprietor Anthony Houska knows of the whereabouts of at least three or four others that are currently being used by professional players in London.
		If it is only the third double bass that he ever made then it is a sure thing that he took a lot of care and pride over its making.
		Like all the other instruments known to be made by Davies this one bears his brand 'T. Davies' on the back button.
	www.contrabass.co.uk /2452.htm (706 words)

	Bass (instrument) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There are a range of musical instruments that can be collectively be regarded as bass instruments since they are in the bass range.
		A bass horn, such as a tuba, serpent, and sousaphone from the wind family and low-tuned versions of specific types of brass and woodwind instruments, such as bass clarinet, bass trombone and bass saxophone, etc (less common usage)
		A musician playing one of these instruments is often known as a bassist, certainly in the first two cases, although other terms such as 'bass guitarist', 'double bassist', 'bass player', etc may be used instead.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bass_(instrument) (266 words)

	Regarding the Bass Instrument - Ichigo's Forums
		Keep the bass as C. Soprano, Alto, and Tenor may alternate between C and G chords.
		So, the C chord matches the C in the bass, but the G chord doesn't match the C in the bass, yet it still sounds okay.
		That C in the bass is the pedal point, because it's like the note C is being held by the pedal, figuratively speaking.
	forums.ichigos.com /showthread.php?t=637 (502 words)

	themusicedge.com :: Bass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The relationship between bass and drums is a special and unique one.
		Your main goal is to get started, and a bass that feels good and is easy for you to play is important.
		Acoustic bass guitars are different in many important ways from regular acoustic guitars.
	www.themusicedge.com /moxie/gear/bass/index.shtml (127 words)

	English Double Bass instrument by George Corsby circa 1800 - #2488 from the double bass specialists Contrabass Shoppe
		The above four features can be seen in the majority of double basses made by Joseph Hill (1715-1784) and in the instruments of Corsby's contemporaries such as William Booth 1 (1780-1853) and Thomas Dodd 1 (1764-1834).
		The timber used in the manufacture of this instrument is typical of Corsby's output.
		This instrument may not be the most visually stunning but it is most attractive for several other reasons.
	www.contrabass.co.uk /2488.htm (615 words)

	How to Play the Acoustic Bass - eHow.com
		This instrument is tall and large, and it helps to have large, strong hands to play it.
		The acoustic bass is the foundation of the modern symphony orchestra and an essential part of any small jazz ensemble.
		Lay the instrument flat on the floor near a wall when resting it rather than propping it up against a chair.
	www.ehow.com /how_12399_play-acoustic-bass.html (893 words)

	Rubber String Electric : Ashbory Bass
		The Ashbory is a silicone rubber stringed electric bass instrument.
		It has a sound more resembling an acoustic upright string bass than anything else, but is in a form a little more reminiscent of an electric bass guitar.
		It is also the best compact bass instrument for travel, small enough to carry-on, light enough to not be an inconvenience to carry, yet with a large sound which defies it's small size.
	www.largesound.com /ashborytour/summary (289 words)

	The Double Bass and Violone Internet Archive by Jerry Fuller
		Jerry Fuller began studying the double bass at age 16 and was invited to join the Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra three years later.
		Fuller served as an officer of the Board of Directors of the International Society of Bassists 1990-1996 and has appeared as a guest artist with the American Bach Soloists of San Francisco, the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston and the Newberry Consort of Chicago.
		He is principal bassist of the period instrument forces for Chicago's Music of the Baroque and Chicago Opera Theater and serves as director of the period instrument chamber ensemble Ars Antigua (www.ArsAntigua.net).
	earlybass.com (424 words)

	Double Bass, String Instrument
		The four major instruments in the string family, the violin, the viola, the cello and the double bass, are built the same way.
		The body of the instrument is hollow, thus becoming a resonating box for the sound.
		The double bass, or string bass is the largest and lowest instrument of the string family.
	www.dsokids.com /2001/dso.asp?PageID=166 (204 words)

	Bass Guitar Page - PG Music Inc.
		Band-in-a-Box is the perfect tool for bass players wanting to learn new styles, improve their time, learn new soloing techniques and have fun.
		Although the Guitar Tuner is optimized for guitar and bass it is also useful with other acoustic instruments including voice.
		Open the guitar fretboard and select the bass part by pressing the button marked 'B' located at the bottom of the window.
	www.pgmusic.com /wanttoplay/bass.htm (1193 words)

	Bass Instrument sample - NI Forums
		If you were playing a real four-stringed bass that was tuned conventionally you couldn't play any note lower than E2.
		The Real Bass program you refer to is tuned down to C2.
		The real-world range of the instrument is usually reflected in the sampled one.
	www.nativeinstruments.de /forum_de/showthread.php?t=31915 (376 words)

	Bass Clarinet, Woodwind Instrument
		A single reed is clamped to a mouthpiece at the top of the instrument and vibrates against the mouthpiece when air is blown between the reed and the mouthpiece.
		The bass clarinet is a larger and lower sounding relative of the clarinet.
		Like the clarinet, the bass clarinet is a single-reed instrument and is made of wood.
	www.dsokids.com /2001/dso.asp?PageID=159 (178 words)

	Bass guitar news, bass tabs and bass resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		RetroBand models several aspects of the interaction between gain stages and transformers of analogue gear, referred to as intra-modulation (IM), i.e.
		An all-in-one tone solution, Floor POD is a multi-effect floor processor with a built-in foot controller that delivers premium tone and features in a portable, easy to use package.
		Eden D210XLT Bass Speaker Cabinet (350 Watts, 2x10 in.)
	www.basstopia.com (151 words)

	Bass Guitar - Instrument Pro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Buying a bass guitar should be a fun and easy experience.
		We believe that you should be able to try out a bass guitar in the comfort of your home or studio to see if you like the bass guitar before being committed to keeping the bass guitar.
		Every bass guitar in our catalog is priced at the minimum possible price.
	www.instrumentpro.com /bass.html (613 words)

	double bass - string instrument - Melody Factory
		To get different sounds from each string, a double bassist carefully puts their fingers on the fingerboard to make a higher pitch.
		belongs to a family of instruments called strings.
		Other instruments in the string family are violins, violas, cellos, guitars and harps.
	www.melodyfactory.com.au /instrument_doublebass.htm (105 words)

	Upton Bass String Instrument Co. Double Bass, Upright Bass, Contrabass, String Bass, Acoustic Bass
		We are specialists in double bass accessories and equipment, bass restoration, and bass repairs.
		The UB Laminated Double Bass is a true European made double bass that surpasses all other laminated double basses.
		This instrument polish is formulated to bring back that shine and luster that your violin, viola, cello or double bass once had.
	uptonbass.com (1520 words)

	Bass Instrument - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
		The Stiletto Series Basses are hands down Schecter''s most popular basses.
		Lee's incredible style puts a big bottom on Rush's music and this is the bass he does it with.
		Offering a new sound for bass players, the Banjo Bass has an uncanny...
	www.shopping.com /xGS-Bass_Instrument (617 words)

	Bill Plummer, Upright Jazz Bass Guitar Musician and Sitar Music Instructor
		Any kind of Bass Instrument, and any style of music.
		In his 56 years of professional playing he has performed as a classical musician, jazz musician, Americana bluegrass, and rock and roll artist.
		He studied under Ravi Shankar and Herman Reinshagen, principal bassist for the New York Philharmonic, and has been an instructor of String Bass, Guitar, and music theory for the last forty years.
	www.bassplum.com (129 words)

	audioMIDI.com - Spectrasonics - Trilogy - Total Bass Module
		The highly detailed Acoustic Upright Bass is one of the highlights of this instrument.
		The huge selection of Electric Basses are from all new, painstakingly recorded sessions, and features classic 4, 5 and 6 string models, performed in Fingered, Picked, Muted, Rock and Roll, Slapping, Ballad, Fretless and RandB techniques through rare, custom-made tube preamps.
		Whether you're looking to anchor your mixes with a giant vault of amazing Bass presets, or you're searching for a versatile instrument to create your own unique Bass sounds…there's no other Bass instrument out there with the tone, variety and flexibility of Trilogy -it's simply in a class by itself.
	www.audiomidi.com /common/cfm/product.cfm?pid=2873 (1110 words)

	Oddmusic - experimental music , odd music , unique music, unusual musical instruments, weird musical ...
		A "virtual instrument" from the minds of Animusic
		Yes, the instruments are made of old gas tanks
		Instruments crafted out of sheet metal and scrap metal
	www.oddmusic.com /gallery/index.html (401 words)

	Upton Bass String Instrument Co. Double Bass, Upright Bass, Contrabass, String Bass, Acoustic Bass
		Spirocore Double Bass strings are a further technical development of the Künstler Seil series and have a flexible spiral steel core.
		In honor of some vintage Americana, the UB Laminated "SuperSwing" Double Bass pays respect to the detail work found on the older, higher quality Kay basses of the 40's, 50's and 60's.
		Pirastro Pizzicato upright bass strings were produced for bassists asking for the perfect Jazz bass string.
	www.uptonbass.com (1520 words)

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