History of the Double Bass

The double bass is like a huge cello that may either be played by using a bow, plucking or striking the strings. Unlike other musical instruments, the history of the double bass has various interpretations and versions. If you're interested to know how and when the double bass evolved, here are a plethora of information for you to read:

• History of the Double Bass - Written by Rodney Slatford
  
• A Brief History of the Double Bass - Written by Lawrence Hurst
  
• The Double Bass :A Viola-Cello? - Written by Thierry Barbé

There is also a book called "A New History of the Double Bass" by Paul Brun. This book received special recognition from the International Society of Bassists in 2003.

This Day In Music History: 1830 - In Paris, the opera "Fra Diavolo" premiered.

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