Double Bass Artistry Part One: Maximizing Fluidity & Technique
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Summary
Proper playing technique on any musical instrument should be an essential part of a well-rounded practice routine, but for double bass in particular, it may be one of the most important areas of focus.
This is in large part because—with the lack of frets on the fingerboard—solid intonation of notes becomes a critical skill that needs constant attention and reinforcement. Also, the size of the double bass makes shifting positions up and down the neck without hesitation a challenge.
In Part One of this three-part series on double bass, the incredible Larry Grenadier (Brad Mehldau Trio, Pat Metheny) gives his personal insights on how to address these technical areas of double bass playing to make you a more confident, fluid, and ultimately, musical player.
Inside you’ll learn:
- Essential playing techniques to maximize comfort and tone
- Exercises that expand your knowledge of the fingerboard
- Positional shifting strategies to navigate the bass with efficiency
- Bach solo etudes for technical practice
- Plus, a technical exercise written by Jaco Pastorius!
