In this lesson, Marcos Machado teaches us how to practise controlling finger pressure through a series of exercises. String players, especially double bassists, can be prone to pressing down too hard on the fingerboard, so these techniques will help you find the perfect finger pressure to make your notes sound. You can download the transcription from this lesson through the link below. This lesson is taken from Marcos' course, Integral Technique, which is available now.
Integral Technique comprises 4 hours of video lessons that are aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists. It is a comprehensive study of left hand technique with numerous demonstrations using orchestral and solo repertoire. This course is perfect for those who are looking for new approaches to left hand technique on the double bass.
In this video Marcos is playing on a double bass made by Andrea Spada, an Italian born luthier, living and working in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To find out more about the size of Marcos Machado’s bass, see our previous post here.