"Well, " said the piano, "you have a very, VERY big brother."

"He is called the double bass, or bass, for short and is the bass voice in the string family."

He is the largest and lowest instrument in the string family and is usually taller than the player. So the player must stand or sit on a high stool to play him. It can be really funny to watch some players trying to drag him around!"

"The bass frequently plays along with the cello, but an octave lower. He brings strength to the harmony you hear from the orchestra."