An interview clip from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass
This is a preview snippet from our new Masterclass with legendary double bassist, Renaud Garcia-Fons. In this video, Renaud explores his practice routine and tips that have helped him build up effortless technique through his lifetime of playing the bass whilst preventing strain and injury.
If you want to learn more from Renaud, check out our 3-hour in-depth interview-style Masterclass, exclusively out now on Discover Double Bass.
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The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass
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The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass is an in-depth video interview hosted by DDB Founder, Geoff Chalmers. Over three hours of discussion, they unpack the music and techniques of the virtuoso double bassist, Renaud Garcia-Fons. Exploring a range of topics that include: left-hand technique, Renaud's unique approach to bowing, practice routine, articulations, studying with François Rabbath, composition, rhythm, bass gear, playing with loops, and much more. In this Masterclass, Renaud draws upon his years of experience as a recording artist, performing and composing his own music and signature double bass style. For decades he has pushed at the limits of what's considered possible on our instrument and his inspiring journey will inspire you to find your own way. As a bonus, we also visit Renaud's personal recording studio in Paris to take a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process as well as providing detailed transcriptions of all of the musical demonstrations.
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