Bass

Bass

The basses, lined up so majestically behind the cellos have many names. Basscello. Contrabass. Double bass. The bass is the largest instrument in the orchestra’s string section, relative to the cello. For so long, and in so many works, the role of the bass has been to double the cello part. As a transposing instrument, the bass plays the cello line an octave lower providing the foundation for the entire string orchestra. They play the bass line (funny how that worked out), the lowest line running through a performance. The basses literally ground the work and add depth to the overall sound of a groups performance. And even better, the basses don't always have to double the cello either!

The bass also comes in varying sizes to fit any player.