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The DOUBLE BASS is the lowest-pitched of the bowed string family of instruments. It usually has four or five strings and is tuned an octave lower than the ‘cello.

The '''double bass''' is the lowest-pitched of the bowed string family of instruments. It usually has four or five strings and is tuned an octave lower than the ‘cello.

Although it is an integral part of the modern orchestra (a large symphony orchestra will normally have six to eight) there are no well-known works for it in the classical repertoire. It gives weight, and power and occasional rhythm.  

Although it is an integral part of the modern orchestra (a large symphony orchestra will normally have six to eight) there are no well-known works for it in the classical repertoire. It gives weight, and power and occasional rhythm.