Bull Fiddle May 2026

Because of its massive scale, the playing technique is highly physical. Double Bass HQ - Facebook

The bull fiddle is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the orchestral string family. Approximately 6 feet (180 cm) tall. Strings: Typically has 4 thick strings (E, A, D, G). bull fiddle

Unique among strings, it is tuned in fourths rather than fifths. Because of its massive scale, the playing technique

Also called the upright bass, contrabass, bass viol, string bass, or "doghouse bass". 🛠️ How to Play Because of its massive scale

"Bull fiddle" is a traditional and colorful American nickname for the . It is most commonly used in bluegrass, country, and folk music, where its size and deep, resonant sound are playfully likened to the bellowing of a bull. 🎻 Instrument Overview