Fiddle — Bull

Also called the upright bass, contrabass, bass viol, string bass, or "doghouse bass". 🛠️ How to Play

"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 bull fiddle

Unique among strings, it is tuned in fourths rather than fifths. Also called the upright bass, contrabass, bass viol,