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No. A double-bass is normally tuned to E A D G (same as a bass guitar, or an octave below the bottom four strings of a guitar) while a cello is tuned to C G D A, an octave below a viola, starting at a pitch two semitones below than the double-bass' D string. In fact some orchestral double-basses go even lower than E - to the lowest C on a piano - via a mechanical extension, or to low B via a fifth string. The cello was originally the bass member of the violin (or more correctly viola) family, and the double-bass (originally a member of the viol family) was so-called because it was pitched even lower. There is in fact now a "missing member" of the violin family - a "tenor violin" pitched an octave below the violin - which was in use until the mid-18th century. "Cello" is short for "violoncello", Italian for "fiddle-big-little" ("viol[a]" + "-on[e]" + "-cello") in other words a small bass fiddle, while a double-bass is called "violone" ("fiddle-big") or "contrabasso".
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What of the string instruments play 5 notes lower then the violin?
I think pretty much all of them- the viola, cello and double bass.
What stringed instrument do you play by sitting down and placing it between the legs?
All the instruments in the string family like a violin are the violin, viola, cello and the double bass. The cello and the double bass are both played with the bottom of the instruments on the ground. You generally play cello between your legs and double bass stamding up.
What instrument can play the highest a double bass or a viola?
The Viola can play higher. Pitches of String Instruments from highest to lowest are: Violin Viola Cello Double Bass
Which instrument may play the bass part if the cello is playing the tune?
A bass could, and you could also have another cello play the lower part. There are other cases where a violin/viola could also.
What has a lower pitch a violin or cello?
A cello can play in the range of a violin (much of it), if that's what you mean, but a violin's highest note is much higher than a cello's highest note.
Why are guitar electric bass violin viola cello double bass banjo mandolin part of the string family?
Because you play them all with strings
Is a cello and a bass the same instrument?
The short answer is no, but the two have some important connections. First, the bass guitar is pitched a full octave below the cello. The bass guitar is in the same pitch range as what is called the double bass, bass, or upright bass. Second, the standard tuning of the bass guitar is in fourths (Do to Fa) starting at E, while the standard tuning of the cello is in fifths (Do to So) starting at C. The lowest note on the Bass Guitar with standard tuning is The lowest note on Cello is the C at around 64 Hz , also called C below C below middle C. It's just off the bottom of the bass clef. Using standard tuning of a 4 string base, the bottom note is the same as that of a double bass. It's the E at about 41 Hz. But a 5 string bass has a now B at about 30 hz. Many bass players tune the bottom note lower to provide a deeper sound. Some tune the guitar exactly like cello, but sounding an octive lower.
Where does the cello play?
The cello is mainly played in orchestras along with violin, viola, and bass.
What famous people played the cello?
MANY people play the cello. (Including me, Yo-yo mo, Rostropovich, Ha-Na Chang. etccc~)
What songs can cello clarinet and bass play together?
Chameleon
What string instrument can you play seated?
Cello, guitar, bass
What is the difference between a violin and a double bass?
A double bass looks like a large cello or violin.A bass looks like a guitar with four, five, or six strings, and it has a lower sound than a guitar.A double bass would be found in a orchestra or a jazz band.A bass would be found in a rock or pop band.Hope this helps!
