Double Bass

    The double bass, also called the string bass, upright bass, bass fiddle, bass violin, doghouse, contrabass, bass viol, stand-up bass or bull fiddle- is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra. The double bass stands around 180 cm (six feet) from scroll to end pin. When playing the double bass, the bassist either stands or sits on a high stool and leans the instrument against the bassist's body with the bass turned slightly inwards in order to more easily reach the strings.

     Looking at the picture of this double bass makes me perceive how hard playing this one, unlike the electric bass. It is because, this bass is so big that even the bassist is having a hard time reaching the strings. This may seem hard to play, but this bass gives a soothing feeling and adds the essence of the orchestra despite of its low pitch. Every instrument have its own use which adds a good tune to make a good music.