Unlock the Fingerboard to Play in Tune!
In this video, our incredible tutor and virtuoso bassist, Dr Marcos Machado, shares some useful tips on how to navigate the fingerboard and play in tune. He teaches how to use some common and some not-so-common reference points that can be a huge help. All double bassists know how challenging intonation can be, so it’s well worth a look to see if you can benefit from a new approach.
If you enjoy this lesson, you can check out Marcos’s full course on DDB, Integral Technique, to learn more from the maestro.
As always, please comment under the YouTube video to let us know your thoughts on this lesson, and any top tips for shifting that you might have.
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