Bass
The lowest part in a musical composition. It provides the harmonic foundation upon which the melody and inner voices are built.
Appears in these guides
- The Buzz Is Probably Not Your Piano
- One Note Out of Tune on Your Piano
- Nashville Session Pianists: Who Actually Plays Keys On The Records
- Put Down the Mason Jar: Why “Granny’s Trick” Won’t Save Your Piano
- Why Pianos Are Never Really in Tune
- How Many Keys Does a Piano Have? Exploring the Key Counts, History, and Innovations