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Switching from Pizzicato to Arco for Jazz Solos

Interview and Demonstration with Olivier Babaz

Olivier Babaz answers a really common question for us: How to transition between pizzicato and arco for jazz solos. He covers how to make the transition, tips to make it sound seamless, how to structure your solo, and demonstrates all the concepts on his bass for what can be a scary moment for soloists.
So, if you want to channel your inner Paul Chambers, grab your bow and check the video!

Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction
01:20 Interview and demonstrations
05:40 Arco solo performance


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