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Geoff Chalmers
March 8, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

The Founders of Bassists with Boobs – Interview/Performance

Geoff Chalmers
March 8, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
The Founders of Bassists with Boobs – Interview/Performance

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, we interviewed the three founders of inclusive platform ‘Bassists with Boobs’.

Tagged: classical, Bassists with Boobs Founders

Geoff Chalmers
February 25, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Switching from Bass Guitar to Double Bass - Zoltan Dekany

Geoff Chalmers
February 25, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Switching from Bass Guitar to Double Bass - Zoltan Dekany

Zoltan Dekany talks about switching from the bass guitar to the double bass, and things to watch out for.

Tagged: jazz, Zoltan Dekany

Geoff Chalmers
February 18, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Solo Music and Arranging for the Double Bass - Valentina Ciardelli

Geoff Chalmers
February 18, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Solo Music and Arranging for the Double Bass - Valentina Ciardelli

A second interview and a solo performance from Valentina Ciardelli, on solo music and transcribing and arranging for double bass.

Tagged: classical, Valentina Ciardelli

Joseph Conyers
February 11, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Contradicting Advice for Double Bassists

Joseph Conyers
February 11, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Contradicting Advice for Double Bassists

Joseph Conyers (Philadelphia Orchestra) shares why you might receive contradicting advice as a bassist, and how this could actually be used to your advantage.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

John Goldsby
January 14, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Common Technical Problems for Jazz Bassists & How to Fix Them!

John Goldsby
January 14, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Common Technical Problems for Jazz Bassists & How to Fix Them!

John Goldsby demonstrates the most common technical problems and how to fix them, plus a stunning solo performance.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

John Goldsby
January 8, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

How to Learn a Jazz Standard

John Goldsby
January 8, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
How to Learn a Jazz Standard

John Goldsby is back with a new interview and performance talking about how to approach learning jazz standards.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Geoff Chalmers
December 17, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

Interview with Valentina Ciardelli

Geoff Chalmers
December 17, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
Interview with Valentina Ciardelli

Interview and Performance with Italian double bassist and composer, Valentina Ciardelli.

Tagged: classical, Valentina Ciardelli

Joseph Conyers
December 10, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

Warm Up Exercise

Joseph Conyers
December 10, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
Warm Up Exercise

Orchestral bassist Joseph Conyers shares a double bass exercise which he comes back to time and time again.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Olivier Babaz
December 3, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists

How to Work on Ear Training - Interview

Olivier Babaz
December 3, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists
How to Work on Ear Training - Interview

Olivier Babaz discusses techniques he uses to develop his ear training.

Tagged: jazz, Olivier Babaz

Jason Heath
November 12, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

The Story of Contrabass Conversations

Jason Heath
November 12, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
The Story of Contrabass Conversations

Jason Heath tells us some fascinating stories from his popular podcast, Contrabass Conversations.

Tagged: classical, jazz, Jason Heath

Geoff Chalmers
November 5, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists

Zoltan Dekany - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
November 5, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists
Zoltan Dekany - Interview and Performance

In this video, we feature double bassist Zoltan Dekany with an interview and solo performance.

Tagged: jazz, Zoltan Dekany

Joseph Conyers
October 22, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

Seated Posture

Joseph Conyers
October 22, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
Seated Posture

In this interview with orchestral bassist Joseph Conyers, he reveals how and why he sits with his double bass.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Geoff Chalmers
October 15, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

Leon Bosch - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
October 15, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
Leon Bosch - Interview and Performance

In this video, we feature Leon Bosch with a solo performance and interview.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
October 1, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists

Nick Blacka - Double Bass Gear

Geoff Chalmers
October 1, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists
Nick Blacka - Double Bass Gear

In this video, we feature Nick Blacka from GoGo Penguin with an interview about double bass gear and solo performance.

Tagged: jazz, Nick Blacka

Jason Heath
September 17, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

How to play in tune

Jason Heath
September 17, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
How to play in tune

In this interview, Jason Heath tells us how to improve intonation on the double bass (how to play in tune).

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Geoff Chalmers
September 14, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists

Nick Blacka from GoGo Penguin - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
September 14, 2020
Jazz Double Bassists
Nick Blacka from GoGo Penguin - Interview and Performance

In this video, we feature Nick Blacka from GoGo Penguin with a solo performance and interview.

Tagged: jazz, Nick Blacka

Jason Heath
September 10, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

Top Bowing Tips for Double Bassists

Jason Heath
September 10, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
Top Bowing Tips for Double Bassists

Jason Heath describes his top tips for playing with the correct bowing action on the double bass.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Jason Heath
September 3, 2020
Classical Double Bassists

Common Beginner Problems on the Double Bass

Jason Heath
September 3, 2020
Classical Double Bassists
Common Beginner Problems on the Double Bass

Jason Heath describes the most common problems beginner double bassists experience, and how to fix them.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Classical Masters
August 27, 2020
Classical Masters, Classical Double Bassists

What Double Bass, Bow and Strings Do You Use? - Classical Masters Q.5

Classical Masters
August 27, 2020
Classical Masters, Classical Double Bassists
What Double Bass, Bow and Strings Do You Use? - Classical Masters Q.5

In this video, we ask 11 of the world’s best classical double bassists what bass, bow and strings they use.

Tagged: classical

Legends of Jazz Bass
August 21, 2020
Legends of Jazz Bass, Jazz Double Bassists

What Gear are You Currently Using? - Jazz Legends Q.5

Legends of Jazz Bass
August 21, 2020
Legends of Jazz Bass, Jazz Double Bassists
What Gear are You Currently Using?  - Jazz Legends Q.5

In this video, 10 legends of the jazz bass world answer the question: What gear are you currently using? Strings/bass/pickup/amplification.

Tagged: jazz

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