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Structural features of the contrabass

The contrabass is from the violin family and is a bowed string instrument that is similar to the cello in terms of the way it is played so that it is placed on the floor and between the player's legs. It's sound is the lowest sound among stringed instruments in the world. Like other instruments of this family, the contrabass also consists of four main parts, i.e. handle, strings, resonating bowl, and bow. The total length of the instrument is about one meter and 80 centimeters. The number of strings is four (there are also examples of 5 strings of this instrument) and the resonating bowl is wooden and pear-shaped. The bow is also made of horse hair and is used for this instrument in two French or German models. The contrabass strings are tuned the opposite of the violin. This instrument is used in orchestras to create depth and weight in the pieces. Due to the high power of the sound of this instrument, solo pieces are rarely written for it and it is usually used together with other instruments. One of the main problems of this instrument is its excessive size, which makes it difficult to move around. Paul Chambers and James Jamerson can be mentioned among the most famous contrabass players in the world.

Music in Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has a vibrant and documentary musical heritage dating back to colonial times. Innovations in classical music, opera, R&B, jazz, and soul have made Philadelphia music internationally and internationally famous. Philadelphia music institutions have long played an important role in Pennsylvania music as well as nationwide, especially in the early development of hip-hop music. Philadelphia's diverse population is also known for its variety of styles, from Hall dancing to traditional Irish music, as well as its flourishing classical and folk music scene. The city has nurtured many famous American composers and musicians, including Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber, throughout the twentieth and present centuries. The city has played an equally prominent role in the development of popular music. In the early years of rock and roll, a number of popular South Philadelphia-born singers, including Xabi Checker, Frankie Avalon, and Bobby Riddle, entered the music scene. Wave Festival, Manayunk Art Festival, Rush Music Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Philadelphia Marginal Festival, etc. are among the most important festivals in this city.