The octobass is an extremely large and rare bowed string instrument first built around 1850 in Paris by the French luthier Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume (1798–1875).

Oct 21, 2016 · The octobass owned by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is apparently the lowest working one, with a range reportedly extending more than an octave below that of the …

Jun 28, 2024 · Move over Contrabass, the Octobass has arrived. This unique stringed instrument makes the upright bass or cello look like a junior instrument. It is exceptionally large and …

Jun 27, 2017 · Invented in 1850 by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, the octobass was intended to bring an extremely deep rumble to the orchestra sound. The three-stringed instrument stands …

Sep 30, 2018 · Want a low-end rumble in your orchestra? You need an octobass, a bowed-string instrument that’s so massive, it requires a platform and a series levers to play. Only three were …

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Photo of an Octobass at Musée de la Musique, Paris. An octobass, also known as an octuple bass, is a musical instrument. It is a giant bass with three strings. It is played with a bow like a …

Sep 19, 2016 · Octobass is so large that sometimes two musicians work together to play it; one to control the lever and foot pedals and other on the bow.

The octobass is a massive and rare bowed string instrument first built in 1850 by French luthier Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. It stands at an impressive height of 3.48 meters (11 ft 5 in) , making …

The octobass, also known as the octobass, is an extraordinary musical instrument that stands out for its imposing presence and deep sound. Considered one of the largest string instruments …