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The double bass or contrabass is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed stringed instrument used in the modern symhony orchestra. It is a standard member of the string section of the symphony orchestra and smaller string ensembles in Western Classical Music. 3216529335 txt mee (:
The double bass or contrabass is the instrument in the modern day orchestra that has the rythems and the 'bass line' of the song. It is the second largest instrument in the string family and the second lowest-pitched bowed stringed instrument, second only to the octobass (as far as I know).
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∙ 10y agoThe Double Bass (also called String Bass or Contrabass) is a stringed musical instrument. They are the lowest members (and the largest) of the (bowed) string family of orchestral instruments.
They can be played arco. (with a bow) or pizzicato (which is where the strings are plucked). The two genres they are perhaps most well know for playing in would be Classical and Jazz. Strings usually tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2 (in intervals of 4ths).
The Double Bass is a transposing instrument and sounds one octave lower than music is written on the stave.
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What family does the double basses?
strings
What is the double basses family?
It is the lowest member of the String Family.
Definition of a double bass quartet?
A double bass quartet is an ensemble consisting of four double basses. A bass quintet is either an ensemble with five double basses or a regular string quartet (two violins, viola and cell) with a double bass added to the group.
What instruments play the same rhythm as the cellos and the double basses?
viola
What are facts about double basses?
Itbis usually shaped like a pig .
Has the use of a double basses in modern orchestras changed over time?
A bit, yes. Early on, basses nearly always doubled the cello part down an octave. It wasn't until the 19th century that basses began getting their own parts.
What style of music do double basses play?
rockabilly, psychobilly, jazz, blues, etc.
How many strings does the double bass?
The double bass has 4 strings. It is a classical instrument that is related to the violin and cello, but is the largest in this family.There are basses that have more strings, but they are usually electric instruments, such as 5 or 6 stringed basses. As well, there are 8 and 12 string basses that have "duplicate strings" that are tuned to a higher octave to it's root string (similar to a 12-string guitar).
Does the double bass play the melody?
Hardly ever....Violins usually get it and cellos Ask your teacher (if you have one) if you can play a song where the melody goes to everyone a good song for bass melody: serendipity suite-basses oasis Double basses normally provide the pulse in a group.
How many notes can a bass play?
Low E (The 5th white key from the left on a piano) on a standard 4 string double bass. Some double basses have a Low C extension on the E string, allowing it to play down to a low C. Five string double basses can go down to a low B.
What is Mourvilles-Basses's population?
Mourvilles-Basses's population is 61.
What is the double basses clef?
Double Bassists generally use bass clef. However, they do also use tenor clef and sometimes treble for notes of higher pitches.
