* Size: Smaller in size compared to a double bass.
* Tuning: Tuned in fifths, with strings tuned to G3, D4, A4, and E5.
* Range: Higher pitch range, capable of playing notes from the G3 to the E7.
* Construction: Typically made of wood, with a hollow body and four strings stretched over a bridge.
* Playing position: Held between the chin and shoulder while standing or seated.
* Role in music: Often used as a solo instrument or as part of an orchestra, chamber music ensembles, or string quartets.
Double Bass:
* Size: Larger in size compared to a violin, typically standing over 6 feet tall.
* Tuning: Tuned in fourths, with strings tuned to G2, D3, A3, and E4.
* Range: Lower pitch range, capable of playing notes from the G2 to the C5.
* Construction: Typically made of wood, with a larger hollow body and four strings stretched over a bridge.
* Playing position: Played while standing, with the instrument held between the legs or with the endpin resting on the floor.
* Role in music: Often used in orchestras, jazz bands, and chamber music ensembles, where it provides a low-end foundation and harmonic support.