Double Bass

The double bass is the largest and lowest-toned instrument in the orchestral stringed section. It provides deep baritone notes to provide the base of the harmonies provided by the other instruments. While similar in shape to the other orchestral stringed instruments, the double bass must be played standing up.

The double bass is extremely versatile as it can be used to play all the parts of Pachelbel's Canon in D, a piece typically played by a full quartet.