The underrated instrument in an orchestra. A string
bass is the largest instrument in an orchestra, and has the lowest notes, and is the quietest instrument. In ascending order, the
bass has the E string, A string, D, string, and G string. The bass’s purpose in an orchestra is to keep a tempo usually for other instruments in the orchestra. Basses
don’t always do this, they can have the
melody, it’s just not so common. It’s also not an easy instrument to play, it’s quite difficult. It’s still a wonderful instrument to play that can create beautiful music. The orchestra also depends on the bass to be on the
beat to keep the other instruments in sync with each other, and to be in tune. The bass is really an important instrument.
Don’t give bass players any crap, it can really get to them sometimes. They’
re important!
Person A: What’s that big instrument in the back of the orchestra?
Person B: Oh! That’s a string
bass!
Person A: It doesn’t do much.
Person B: Well, actually, it does. You may not be able to hear it too well, but the
bass is keeping the rest of the orchestra on the
beat and in tune!
Person A: Wow, it sounds like the orchestra really relies on the bass a lot.
Person B: They do, but they
don’t like to admit it. They just give them a lot of crap.
Person A: Wow. They shouldn’t do that.
Person B: IKR!