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John Goldsby

September 26, 2019

Latin (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz)

Brazilian Hat Trick by John Goldsby - Analysis and Performance

John Goldsby

September 26, 2019

Latin (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz)

Brazilian Hat Trick by John Goldsby - Analysis and Performance

In this lesson, John Goldsby teaches his original composition Brazilian Hat Trick. He is joined in the studio by Jamil Sheriff on piano and Caroline Boaden on drums.

John Goldsby

September 20, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

More Than Something - John Goldsby Trio Performance Spotlight

John Goldsby

September 20, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

More Than Something - John Goldsby Trio Performance Spotlight

In this video, John Goldsby performs his original composition “More than Something”. He is joined by Caroline Boaden on drums and Jamil Sheriff on piano.

John Goldsby

September 19, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Double-Stop Blues Etude by John Goldsby

John Goldsby

September 19, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Double-Stop Blues Etude by John Goldsby

Learn to play “Double-Stop Blues Etude” by John Goldsby.

John Goldsby

September 5, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

John Goldsby - Solo Performance of "Sweet and Lovely"

John Goldsby

September 5, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

John Goldsby - Solo Performance of "Sweet and Lovely"

In this video, John Goldsby performs his arrangement for solo double bass of the jazz standard Sweet and Lovely.

Katie Thiroux

July 12, 2019

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Bass Solo by Katie Thiroux

Katie Thiroux

July 12, 2019

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Bass Solo by Katie Thiroux

In this video Katie Thiroux solos over FSR by Ray Brown which is based on the chord changes to Doxy by Sonny Rollins.

Olivier Babaz

May 9, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Bowing (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Olivier Babaz - Performance Spotlight

Olivier Babaz

May 9, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Bowing (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Olivier Babaz - Performance Spotlight

Olivier Babaz performance videos, featuring Sam Dunn on guitar and Caroline Boaden on drums.

Olivier Babaz

May 2, 2019

Bowing (jazz), Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Pizzicato Phrases Played with the Bow

Olivier Babaz

May 2, 2019

Bowing (jazz), Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Pizzicato Phrases Played with the Bow

In this lesson, Olivier Babaz teaches a simple exercise for jazz bassists using the bow which can make a big difference to your playing!

John Goldsby

February 15, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Killer Joe - Walking Bass Line Etude

John Goldsby

February 15, 2019

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Killer Joe - Walking Bass Line Etude

In this lesson John Goldsby teaches his walking bass etude for the jazz standard Killer Joe.

Danny Ziemann

August 20, 2018

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Bye Bye Blackbird Bass Solo by Danny Ziemann

Danny Ziemann

August 20, 2018

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Bye Bye Blackbird Bass Solo by Danny Ziemann

Double Bassist Danny Ziemann solos over the jazz standard Bye Bye Blackbird.

Danny Ziemann

April 26, 2018

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

'I'm Old Fashioned' Double Bass Solo by Danny Ziemann

Danny Ziemann

April 26, 2018

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

'I'm Old Fashioned' Double Bass Solo by Danny Ziemann

This double bass solo ‘I’m Old Fashioned’ by Danny Ziemann includes a full transcription.

Danny Ziemann

April 20, 2018

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

How to End Your Solos - Featuring the Danny Ziemann Trio

Danny Ziemann

April 20, 2018

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

How to End Your Solos - Featuring the Danny Ziemann Trio

We are proud to welcome our new tutor Danny Ziemann to Discover Double Bass with his first lesson about playing in a jazz trio.

Geoff Chalmers

July 2, 2017

Soloing (jazz)

Phrasing Tips - Quick Ideas to Make Your Solos More Melodic

Geoff Chalmers

July 2, 2017

Soloing (jazz)

Phrasing Tips - Quick Ideas to Make Your Solos More Melodic

Phrasing tips to make your double bass solos sound more melodic.

Geoff Chalmers

July 2, 2017

Soloing (jazz)

Rhythmical Development for Your Bass Solos

Geoff Chalmers

July 2, 2017

Soloing (jazz)

Rhythmical Development for Your Bass Solos

Learn how to add rhythmic variety to your double bass solos.

Geoff Chalmers

April 13, 2017

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Sister Sadie on Bass - Playing the Tune!

Geoff Chalmers

April 13, 2017

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Sister Sadie on Bass - Playing the Tune!

Geoff Chalmers teaches how to play the jazz standard 'Sister Sadie' on the double bass.

Geoff Chalmers

November 9, 2016

Soloing (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

‘Blues For Double Bass’ – Funky Blues Composition By G Chalmers

Geoff Chalmers

November 9, 2016

Soloing (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

‘Blues For Double Bass’ – Funky Blues Composition By G Chalmers

Learn how to play 'Blues for Double Bass'. A study piece written by Geoff Chalmers.

Geoff Chalmers

October 25, 2016

Bowing (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Short Double Bass Study

Geoff Chalmers

October 25, 2016

Bowing (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Short Double Bass Study

Learn this short study piece composed by Geoff Chalmers.

Geoff Chalmers

September 13, 2016

Soloing (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Birds Landing – Double Bass Study Piece

Geoff Chalmers

September 13, 2016

Soloing (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Birds Landing – Double Bass Study Piece

In this lesson I teach my composition “Birds Landing”.

Geoff Chalmers

September 13, 2016

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Mario’s Brother – Fun Study Piece For Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers

September 13, 2016

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

Mario’s Brother – Fun Study Piece For Double Bass

In this video I teach you a fun study piece I wrote for the double bass called ‘Mario’s Brother’.

Geoff Chalmers

September 12, 2016

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

‘Gig House Blues’ – Study Piece For Jazz Double Bassists

Geoff Chalmers

September 12, 2016

Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

‘Gig House Blues’ – Study Piece For Jazz Double Bassists

In this lesson I teach you how to play my tune ‘Gig House Blues’.

Geoff Chalmers

September 12, 2016

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

‘Summertime’ – Arrangement For Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers

September 12, 2016

Soloing (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

‘Summertime’ – Arrangement For Double Bass

In this lesson I perform and teach you my arrangement of the classic composition, ‘Summertime’.

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