Want to find out how Larry Grenadier practices his bass and the techniques he uses to get his sound?

In part two of the interview, Geoff and Larry discuss the different teachers Larry has studied with, how Larry uses his practice time, and various techniques that can help you improvise better and become a better bass player.

If you missed part one of the interview or Larry’s exclusive backstage performance, you can watch it here. For part 3 of the interview, all about gear, click here.

We would like to thank the Barbican Centre and Serious.org.uk for making this interview possible.

timecodes:

00:41 What are the common issues beginners experience?
02:36 Learning scales while improvising the fingerings
04:30 Do you work on the fundamentals when you practice?
06:02 Do you practice scales and arpeggios?
07:26 What have you done to develop your sound (right-hand technique)?
07:46 Three different ways to play the string (right hand)
08:46 Who are the players you draw from for your sound concept?
09:17 Right hand technique
10:51 Playing in different-sized spaces
12:48 Studying with Ron Carter
14:50 Were there any other teachers that had an influence on you?
15:24 What musical aspects stop students expressing their improvised bass lines and solos?
17:12 Did you transcribe a lot?
18:10 Playing with Stan Getz and other musicians
18:50 The bass' function in every genre
19:48 Ear training
21:30 Listening to the new generation of bass players

LINKS

Larry Grenadier
Barbican Centre
Serious.org.uk
The Brad Mehldau Trio
Ron Carter
Ray Brown
Charlie Haden
Frank Tusa
Stan Getz

behind the scenes with Larry Grenadier…

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