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1. In what interval are the strings of the double bass tuned?
2. What is the device commonly used to lower the range of the bass to a low C called?
3. What are the names of the two bow holds used by bassists?
4. How is the bass considered a transposing instrument?
5. Does the bass have the lowest range in the orchestra, assuming that it is equipped with a low B extension?
6. What are the strings tuned to for solo tuning on the bass, from lowest string to highest?
7. In orchestral (normal) tuning, in what key is the bass considered to be?
8. What shape does the body of the bass NOT come in?
9. What is the most common size that basses come in?
10. What is the average string or scale length (from the nut to the bridge) in inches of a 3/4 size bass?
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