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Walking Bass

Quickstep: long and short, high and low

The first ever real "walking bass" in the world! Create melodies juts by walking along a long, thick string. Electrically amplified; dynamics can be regulated.

Facts & Data

  • Material -  Wood, Kevlar rope, loudspeaker
  • Sound - Low, warm
  • Place of use - Outside or in
  • Setup time - 10 minutes
  • Duration of use - Hours, days, weeks or months
  • Spatial requirements - Approx. 1 x 3 meters

Games & Activities

  • Number of players - 2
  • Directions - Recommended
  • Need for supervision - Protection against vandalism
  • Average duration of individual use - 1-3 minutes
  • Possible things to do - Plucking, balancing

Knowledge & experience

  • Understanding string length as an important factor
  • Pitch
  • Bass
  • Correspondence between long-short and low-high
Flash is required!