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Geoff Chalmers
September 8, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

François Rabbath on 'Rabbath Technique' – Interview/Performance

Geoff Chalmers
September 8, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
François Rabbath on 'Rabbath Technique' – Interview/Performance

An interview with legendary pedagogue, François Rabbath about his own worldwide revered method, Rabbath technique.

Tagged: classical, François Rabbath

Slick Joe Fick
August 25, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Slap Bass Gear for Upright Bassists

Slick Joe Fick
August 25, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Slap Bass Gear for Upright Bassists

We ask Slick Joe Fick all about his gear he uses to slap bass, including bass, strings, amps and more.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
August 18, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Rufus Reid - The ever evolving bassist!

Geoff Chalmers
August 18, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Rufus Reid - The ever evolving bassist!

In this video, I meet the legendary bassist, Rufus Reid.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
August 11, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Missy Raines

Geoff Chalmers
August 11, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Missy Raines

We welcome bluegrass and country music bassist and band leader Missy Raines to talk about all things bass.

Tagged: jazz, Missy Raines

Renaud Garcia-Fons
August 4, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists

Effortless Technique - Renaud Garcia-Fons

Renaud Garcia-Fons
August 4, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists
Effortless Technique - Renaud Garcia-Fons

A preview from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass exploring building effortless technique into your playing.

Tagged: classical

Renaud Garcia-Fons
July 27, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists

The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass - Preview Compilation

Renaud Garcia-Fons
July 27, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists
The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass - Preview Compilation

A compilation of preview clips from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
July 20, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Rick Stotijn - Interview & Performance

Geoff Chalmers
July 20, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Rick Stotijn - Interview & Performance

Rick Stotijn talks to us about his varied career as a leading soloist, teacher, chamber and orchestral musician across Europe.

Tagged: classical, Rick Stotijn

Geoff Chalmers
July 7, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Jiri Slavik - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
July 7, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Jiri Slavik - Interview and Performance

Interview and performance with European double bass phenomenon, Jiri Slavik.

Tagged: classical, Jiri Slavik, jazz

Barry Bales
June 21, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Barry Bales Interview - Gut strings, plywood basses, bluegrass & more

Barry Bales
June 21, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Barry Bales Interview - Gut strings, plywood basses, bluegrass & more

We welcome our new bluegrass tutor Barry Bales to the website with this interview exploring his double basses, gear, and gut strings.

Tagged: jazz

John Goldsby
April 29, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

John Goldsby's Favourite Licks from the Jazz Bass Book!

John Goldsby
April 29, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
John Goldsby's Favourite Licks from the Jazz Bass Book!

John plays us some of his favourite licks and discusses the story behind the conception of The Jazz Bass Book, which is essential reading for any jazz bassist.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Jason Heath
April 14, 2022
Classical Double Bassists, Jazz Double Bassists

Double Bass Making, Set up & More with Randy Hunt

Jason Heath
April 14, 2022
Classical Double Bassists, Jazz Double Bassists
Double Bass Making, Set up & More with Randy Hunt

Geoff and Jason interview luthier Randy Hunt, whose bass Jason has been using for his recording sessions.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Joseph Conyers
April 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Joseph Conyers
April 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Joe shares his advice on how to nail the orchestral audition, with experience from both sides of the audition panel.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Geoff Chalmers
March 25, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Florentin Ginot - Extended Techniques & Contemporary Music

Geoff Chalmers
March 25, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Florentin Ginot - Extended Techniques & Contemporary Music

Contemporary music specialist Florentin Ginot explores extended double bass techniques and performs in an old industrial cotton mill in Northern England.

Tagged: classical, Florentin Ginot

Slick Joe Fick
March 3, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Slick Joe Fick - Slapping The Upright Bass + Performance

Slick Joe Fick
March 3, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Slick Joe Fick - Slapping The Upright Bass + Performance

An interview with our slap bass tutor discussing all things slap bass including technique, classical slap patterns, the pioneers of slap bass and more.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
February 3, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Florentin Ginot - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
February 3, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Florentin Ginot - Interview and Performance

An interview with contemporary and classical double bassist Florentin Ginot, discussing his preparation and performance of the Chaconne from J.S. Bach’s violin partita No. 2 BWV 1004. Plus a stunning solo performance from Florentin.

Tagged: classical, Florentin Ginot

Chris Wood
January 20, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists

Bowing and Prepared Double Bass with Chris Wood

Chris Wood
January 20, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists
Bowing and Prepared Double Bass with Chris Wood

Chris Wood explores his influences on his bass playing, including bowing and extended techniques in this preview from The Chris Wood Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Chris Wood
January 13, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists

The Chris Wood Masterclass - Preview Compilation

Chris Wood
January 13, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists
The Chris Wood Masterclass - Preview Compilation

See Chris Wood in action in this preview video from The Chris Wood Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
January 6, 2022
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists

Jasper Høiby

Geoff Chalmers
January 6, 2022
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists
Jasper Høiby

Live interview and Q&A with Danish bassist Jasper Høiby at the 2021 Dutch Double Bass Festival.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
December 22, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists

Božo Paradžik

Geoff Chalmers
December 22, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists
Božo Paradžik

An interview with Božo Paradžik filmed live at the Dutch Double Bass Festival 2021 in Rotterdam.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
December 16, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists

Ben Williams

Geoff Chalmers
December 16, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists
Ben Williams

Live interview and Q&A with Ben Williams at the 2021 Dutch Double Bass Festival.

Tagged: jazz

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