![]() ![]() In principle, there are two ways to produce extra-low notes on a double bass: However, there are no notes below the E 1 note, which is why double basses with low notes extending down to B 2 or C 1 are often needed in the orchestra. In the orchestra, it often plays the cello part transposed an octave lower. The double base is a deep instrument with notes that are tuned in fourths: E 1-A 1-D-G. For a 4/4 double bass, a vibrating string length of 106-110 cm is usual, but there are also instruments outside these standards. ![]() The current standard size is the 3/4 size, which corresponds approximately to a vibrating string length of 103-106 cm. Similar to violas, the sizes and proportions are very different for double basses.However, on average, the mensurs for violas are between 37 cm and 38 cm. It is possible to have a small body with a longer vibrating string length or a large body with a shorter vibrating string length. The relationship between body length and vibrating string lengths varies. For violas, there are no clear standards.Thomastik-Infeld also states that the vibrating string lengths for cello strings is 70 cm. Cellos essentially have vibrating strings lengths of around 70 cm.In the case of violins, the vibrating string lengths are between 32.5 cm and 32.8 cm on average.the vibrating string length (see the “Vibrating string length” blog entry for more information), of the double bass is far less standardized than that of the violin or the cello: The double bass is not only the largest and deepest instrument in the violin family, it also has the richest diversity of shapes and sizes in comparison with the violin, viola and cello. Because what would an orchestra be without the deep tapestry of sound of the basses? Quite clearly, we think otherwise and are dedicating this blog entry to the double bass and all its special features. ‘The double bass is the most hideous, ungainly and inelegant instrument ever invented,’ rages the protagonist in Patrick Süskind’s one-act play ‘The Double Bass’. ![]()
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