The double bass or simply the bass (and numerous other names) is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra. It is a transposing instrument and is ...

Similar to how the treble clef allows you to notate musical notes in the upper registers, a bass clef communicates lower-pitched notes for instruments and voices that use the lower registers.

The musician discusses his history, his ever-evolving playing style, and why his solo career validates his creative expression.