The method Alfred Newman used to share duties between cellos and double-basses was practically akin to that of mid- and late-19th Century composers. Often an overlooked instrument, but it is the "porter" of the orchestra, and as such whoever studies just a bit of composition knows how important is.
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The method Alfred Newman used to share duties between cellos and double-basses was practically akin to that of mid- and late-19th Century composers.
Often an overlooked instrument, but it is the "porter" of the orchestra, and as such whoever studies just a bit of composition knows how important is.
contrabass, upright bass, double bass are the same instrument?