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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 Ottawa

Ottawa is a rare gem in the history of Canadian music and a very rich and healthy music scene that deserves attention. Like Montreal, Ottawa has a wide range of different musical activities that come from different cultures. This city has a worthy place among the biggest music scenes in Canada. The most famous musicians and singers of this city are Jeremy Gara, Paul Anka, Richard Reed Parry, Alanis Morris, Drew Nelson, Louis Rennie, Bruce Cockburn, and ... There are many music festivals in Ottawa that attract many people each year, and the most important of them are the France-Antarne Festival, Glover, TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Tim Hortons Ottawa, Bud Music Festival Light Escapade. A city with a strong history in music like Ottawa should also have many music halls, some of the most important of which are: Mercury Hall, Barrymore Music Hall, Erin Pub Restaurant, New Bio Targ House, Greenfields Gastro House, etc.