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Can You Recommend a Favourite Exercise? - Legends of Jazz Bass Q.4

Legends of Jazz Bass Interview Series - Question 4

Welcome to question 4! In this video, we ask:

Can you recommend a favourite exercise which has really helped you over the years?

Find out what exercises the great jazz bassists have practiced over the years to improve their technique. They share their top tips and demonstrate how to practice the exercises. There is some great advice here, so why not grab your bass and try out some exercises!

The videos in both interview series are listed here: 

CLASSICAL MASTERS 

Q1: What are you practicing right now?
Q2: Who did you study with and what did you learn from them?
Q3: What are your favourite solo pieces?
Q4: Can you recommend a favourite technical exercise?
Q5: What double bass, bow, and strings do you use? 

LEGENDS OF JAZZ BASS 

Q1: What are you practicing right now?
Q2: Who did you study with and what did you learn from them?
Q3: What have been some of your most memorable concerts?
Q4: Can you recommend a favourite exercise?
Q5: What gear are you currently using? 


Timecodes

00:28 Larry Grenadier

02:04 Rufus Reid

10:35 John Clayton

13:03 Robert Hurst

14:17 Brian Bromberg

19:55 John Patitucci

20:39 Carlos Henriquez

26:37 Linda May Han Oh


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