The double bass bow comes in two distinct forms. The "French" or "overhand" bow is similar in shape and implementation to the bow used on the other members of the orchestral string instrument family, ...

The instrument is meant to be placed on a table with the larger end toward the performer, and while the right hand plays the melody on the treble strings with a violin bow, accompanying chords are ...

Older versions of the instrument only had three strings, and were known as 'violetta ... and sometimes a chin rest to make playing more comfortable. - The bow is made from a horse hair and a stick of ...

This stringed instrument which resembles a bow was considered to be the sweetest of instruments. It is described in some of the ancient literature works. The instrument is played with both the hands ...