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
- Put Down the Mason Jar: Why “Granny’s Trick” Won’t Save Your Piano
- Why Pianos Are Never Really in Tune
- How to Tell How Old Your Piano Is
- How Many Keys Does a Piano Have? Exploring the Key Counts, History, and Innovations
- Recording Piano in the Studio: Best Microphones and Placement
- The Three Types of Grand Pianos