Free Double Bass Lessons

We have hundreds of free video lessons, transcriptions, and written articles to help you learn the double bass. Presented by our expert faculty of tutors, they cover a diverse range of styles, including jazz, classical, orchestral excerpts, funk, bluegrass, slap bass, and more. Whatever kind of music you like, we have something for you.

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How to Release Tension in the German Bow Hold
David Allen Moore
How to Release Tension in the German Bow Hold
David Allen Moore

Classical master David Allen Moore teaches how to release the tension in your German bow hold.

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David Allen Moore
Stella By Starlight Duo Performance by Olivier Babaz and Sam Dunn
Olivier Babaz
Stella By Starlight Duo Performance by Olivier Babaz and Sam Dunn
Olivier Babaz

Olivier Babaz and Sam Dunn perform Stella by Starlight by Victor Young.

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Olivier Babaz
How to Play in Tune on the Double Bass
Marcos Machado
How to Play in Tune on the Double Bass
Marcos Machado

DDB Tutor Marcos Machado teaches how to use reference points to play in tune on the double bass.

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Marcos Machado
One Finger Scales for Technique Practice
Joel Quarrington
One Finger Scales for Technique Practice
Joel Quarrington

Joel Quarrington uses Bottesini’s Reverie to demonstrate shifting in and out of thumb position in the most expressive and musical way.

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Joel Quarrington
Spice Up Your Funk Bass Solos
Chris Minh Doky
Spice Up Your Funk Bass Solos
Chris Minh Doky

Funk champion Chris Minh Doky teaches how to spice up your bass solos.

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Chris Minh Doky
2025 End of Year Review
Geoff Chalmers
2025 End of Year Review
Geoff Chalmers

Here’s what happened in 2025 and a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store for 2026!

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Geoff Chalmers
Getting Funky with a Metronome
Chris Minh Doky
Getting Funky with a Metronome
Chris Minh Doky

Funk champion Chris Minh Doky teaches how to get funky with a metronome in your practice.

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Chris Minh Doky
Our Top Double Bass Intonation Lessons
Geoff Chalmers
Our Top Double Bass Intonation Lessons
Geoff Chalmers

Our top lessons for improving your intonation on the double bass.

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Geoff Chalmers
Adding The Blues to Your Bass Lines
Reginald Veal
Adding The Blues to Your Bass Lines
Reginald Veal

Reginald Veal demonstrates how to add the special blues ingredient to spice up your bass lines.

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Reginald Veal

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