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Sizing for Double Bass

If you want to play the double bass, the

1/4 size - It measures 37.4 inches and is

first factor you must consider is how tall

the smallest of the double bass. This is the

you are. Yes, your height matters when it

size that's recommended for children.

comes to the double bass. The taller you

are or the bigger your frame, the more

1/2 size - It measures 40.2 inches and will

easily you can handle playing the double

be suitable for older children to adults who

bass.

are around five feet four inches in height.

Generally, the size of the double bass that

3/4 size - It measures 43.7 inches and is

is commonly used is 3/4.

the size most commonly used by

musicians.

Here are the different sizes of the double

bass based on its body height

4/4 size - It measures 45.7 inches and is

(measurement from bottom to shoulder).

the largest size of the double bass. Few

Note that these are only approximate

players are capable of playing this size but

measurements.

some claim that it sounds better than the

smaller double bass.

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