Learn the Fingerboard – Half Position

In this video lesson, jazz bass legend John Goldsby teaches us how to find the notes in the lower register of the double bass. If you're a new player and finding your way around the instrument feels overwhelming, learning to play in what is known as ‘half position’ will help a lot!

This is a preview from John's new course, From the Top. The course comprises Everything you need to get started with jazz double bass, so if you’re new to the instrument or just want to review the fundamentals, check it out.

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This course is designed for beginner students to give you the best possible start on your jazz double bass journey, but it's also a great fit for those who wish to revisit the fundamentals. Presented by John Goldsby, one of the bass world's most esteemed educators, there's no fluff, just impactful lessons that will make a real difference to your playing. The course comprises 40 step-by-step lessons over three and a half hours, covering the fundamentals of technique and jazz bass playing.

Many of the videos feature live demonstrations with piano and drums. We also provide play-along tracks with three mixes of each recording:

Trio
Piano and drums only
Bass only

Detailed transcriptions of John Goldsby’s original exercises and demonstrations are included in the course. There are 65 pages of sheet music, so you will have everything you need to practice at home.

This course is available to stream online, exclusively at Discover Double Bass.