The triple contrabass viol is a modern variant of the French octobass, closely related to the double bass. Recordings and performances of sub-contrabass string instruments are rare; over 10 feet (3 m) tall, the triple contrabass viol must be played with the performer on an elevated platform.
The triple contrabass viol is a modern variant of the French octobass, closely related to the double bass. Recordings and performances of sub-contrabass string instruments are rare; over 10 feet (3 m) tall, the triple contrabass viol must be played with the performer on an elevated platform.
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