Ilya Efimov Contrabass Balalaika

This instrument has a special place in the balalaika family. The largest in size, Contrabass produces the lowest, most powerful dynamics and sound - equivalent to an upright bass. As with all balalaikas, it has three strings, tuned E-A-D. Main Range: E (bass-octave)-A (treble octave).

The notation in the bass clef is written an octave higher than its actual sound. The contrabass balalaika is played with a large leather pick, creating a softer, thicker, clearer sound. The technique for playing the contrabass balalaika has been developed and perfected in recent times; with solo performances attracting wide attention among artists as well as teachers and students.

Features:

• 465 samples, 44.1 kHz / 24-bit, stereo.
• 10 velocity layers for each note Round-Robin.
• Different articulations.
• Speed and realistic dynamic tremolo control.
• Repetition keys.

Native Instruments Kontakt 4.2.4+ is required.