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Interview with Joesph Conyers
In this interview, our orchestral expert, Joseph Conyers shares with us one of his favourite technical exercises that has made a big difference to his playing, and the unusual place he got it from! It’s a really musical exercise which means you can practice musicality at the same time.
The exercise that Joseph refers to is called ‘Beautiful Sounds’ and is taken from The Brass Gym by Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian.
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Joseph Conyers chats about double bass extensions and orchestral excerpts.
Joseph Conyers tells us about his double bass gear, including his bass, strings, and bow.
Joseph Conyers answers a quick question: How do you choose the tempi of orchestral excerpts for auditions?
Joseph tells us about his very useful method of assigning letters to double bass articulations.
Joseph Conyers chats audition experiences, how to overcome audition anxiety, and when to start practicing, plus a Wagner ‘Meistersinger’ excerpt performance.
Joseph Conyers (Philadelphia Orchestra) shares why you might receive contradicting advice as a bassist, and how this could actually be used to your advantage.
Orchestral bassist Joseph Conyers shares a double bass exercise which he comes back to time and time again.
In this interview with orchestral bassist Joseph Conyers, he reveals how and why he sits with his double bass.
Joe shares his advice on how to nail the orchestral audition, with experience from both sides of the audition panel.