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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

Olivier Babaz
December 10, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

My Practice Routine

Olivier Babaz
December 10, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
My Practice Routine

Olivier Babaz tells us about his daily practice routine both on and off the bass.

Tagged: jazz, Olivier Babaz

Geoff Chalmers
December 7, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists

James Oesi

Geoff Chalmers
December 7, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists
James Oesi

Interview and solo performance with James Oesi - Founder and Artistic Director of the Dutch Double Bass Festival.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
December 2, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists, Talking Bass Sessions

Dave Holland Interview at the Dutch Double Bass Festival

Geoff Chalmers
December 2, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists, Talking Bass Sessions
Dave Holland Interview at the Dutch Double Bass Festival

Interview with Dave Holland filmed live at the Dutch Double Bass Festival 2021 in Rotterdam.

Tagged: jazz

John Goldsby
October 28, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Top Three Jazz Standards Every Bassist Should Know (+ Jazz Bowing Performance)

John Goldsby
October 28, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Top Three Jazz Standards Every Bassist Should Know (+ Jazz Bowing Performance)

John Goldsby gives us his top three jazz standards every bassist should know and a jazz bowing solo performance of ‘Body and Soul’ by Johnny Green.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Jason Heath
October 7, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Modern Composers for the Double Bass

Jason Heath
October 7, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Modern Composers for the Double Bass

A feature on the seven composers who have written pieces for Jason’s latest course ‘Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass’.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Jason Heath
September 23, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Awesome Tips for Shifting

Jason Heath
September 23, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Awesome Tips for Shifting

Jason Heath gives us his top tips for improving your shifting on the double bass.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Joseph Conyers
September 16, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Do you need an extension on your double bass for orchestral excerpts?

Joseph Conyers
September 16, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Do you need an extension on your double bass for orchestral excerpts?

Joseph Conyers chats about double bass extensions and orchestral excerpts.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Olivier Babaz
August 26, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Switching from Pizzicato to Arco for Jazz Solos

Olivier Babaz
August 26, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Switching from Pizzicato to Arco for Jazz Solos

Olivier gives his tips and tricks for seamless transitions between pizzicato and arco playing in jazz solos

Tagged: jazz, Olivier Babaz

Geoff Chalmers
July 30, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Flying with a Double Bass with Yuri Goloubev

Geoff Chalmers
July 30, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Flying with a Double Bass with Yuri Goloubev

Seasoned flyer, Yuri Goloubev gives us his tips and tricks for flying with a double bass.

Tagged: jazz, Yuri Goloubev

Joseph Conyers
July 15, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Joseph Conyers' Gear: Strings, Bass & Bow

Joseph Conyers
July 15, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Joseph Conyers' Gear: Strings, Bass & Bow

Joseph Conyers tells us about his double bass gear, including his bass, strings, and bow.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Joseph Conyers
June 8, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Choosing the Tempi of Orchestral Excerpts

Joseph Conyers
June 8, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Choosing the Tempi of Orchestral Excerpts

Joseph Conyers answers a quick question: How do you choose the tempi of orchestral excerpts for auditions?

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

John Goldsby
June 3, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

How to Play Fast on the Double Bass

John Goldsby
June 3, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
How to Play Fast on the Double Bass

We asked John Goldsby for his top tips on playing fast when playing jazz double bass.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Geoff Chalmers
May 28, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Double Bass Setup with Yuri Goloubev

Geoff Chalmers
May 28, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Double Bass Setup with Yuri Goloubev

Yuri Goloubev tells us his double bass, strings, and his preferred setup, which is quite unusual.

Tagged: jazz, Yuri Goloubev

Jason Heath
May 20, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Jason Heath's Double Bass Gear & Recommendations for Students

Jason Heath
May 20, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Jason Heath's Double Bass Gear & Recommendations for Students

Jason Heath tells us about his double bass, bow, and strings and recommends what bassists should look out for when looking for a bass.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Geoff Chalmers
May 7, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Nina Harries Performance Spotlight

Geoff Chalmers
May 7, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Nina Harries Performance Spotlight

Nina Harries performs three stunning acoustic tracks from her album and talks about her music with us.

Tagged: Nina Harries

Joseph Conyers
April 15, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Joseph Conyers' Bow Hold

Joseph Conyers
April 15, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Joseph Conyers' Bow Hold

Joseph Conyers shows us his bow hold up close and explains how it evolved.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Joseph Conyers
April 8, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Letters for Articulations

Joseph Conyers
April 8, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Letters for Articulations

Joseph tells us about his very useful method of assigning letters to double bass articulations.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Joseph Conyers
March 25, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Excerpts, Auditions & Overcoming Nerves

Joseph Conyers
March 25, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Excerpts, Auditions & Overcoming Nerves

Joseph Conyers chats audition experiences, how to overcome audition anxiety, and when to start practicing, plus a Wagner ‘Meistersinger’ excerpt performance.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

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