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Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Tune For Rob – Jazz Study Piece For Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)
Tune For Rob – Jazz Study Piece For Double Bass

In this video lesson I’m paying tribute to a double bassist who has been a big influence on my playing, Rob Amster (1964-2013). 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Arco And Pizzicato Study Piece For Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)
Arco And Pizzicato Study Piece For Double Bass

In this double bass lesson I teach you a study piece to improve your bow technique, intonation, shifting and hand shape.

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Left Hand Thumb Technique For Double Bassists

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Left Hand Thumb Technique For Double Bassists

In this lesson I take a detailed look at left hand thumb technique for double bassists. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Double Bass Pull Off Riff For Left Hand Strength

Geoff Chalmers
September 13, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Double Bass Pull Off Riff For Left Hand Strength

This lesson features a bass riff of mine that I used to get my left hand back in shape after a recent break from playing.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz)

‘The One Thing’ – Awesome Practice Tip For All Musicians

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz)
‘The One Thing’ – Awesome Practice Tip For All Musicians

This is a bit different from my normal double bass lessons. 

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’.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)

String Muting Techniques For Double Bassists

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)
String Muting Techniques For Double Bassists

If you want to play with clarity and a great sound it’s crucial that you learn how to mute the strings that you are not playing.

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Double Bass Gear (jazz), Beginners (classical), Beginners (jazz)

The Double Bass Survival Guide

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Double Bass Gear (jazz), Beginners (classical), Beginners (jazz)
The Double Bass Survival Guide

I’ve called this video the ‘Double Bass Survival Guide’ and in it I teach you the best way to care for your double bass and avoid potential hazards that may cause damage to your instrument.

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

‘The Glide’ – Intonation/Tuning Exercise For Double Bassists

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
‘The Glide’ – Intonation/Tuning Exercise For Double Bassists

In this lesson I teach you the ‘Glide Exercise’, which will really help you improve your intonation. In this lesson I teach you the ‘Glide Exercise’, which will really help you improve your intonation.

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Double Bass Gear (jazz), Beginners (classical), Beginners (jazz)

How To Change The Strings On A Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Double Bass Gear (jazz), Beginners (classical), Beginners (jazz)
How To Change The Strings On A Double Bass

In this video I teach you a quick, easy and painless method which you can use to change your double bass strings.

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’. 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Double Bass Gear (jazz)

Double Bass Strings Review – D’Addario Zyex

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Double Bass Gear (jazz)
Double Bass Strings Review – D’Addario Zyex

I’m a big fan of double bass strings and have tried all the major brands over the years. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Double Bass Thumb Position Lesson – ‘The Method’

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Double Bass Thumb Position Lesson – ‘The Method’

Double bass thumb position technique is one of my most commonly requested topics, so I’ve put together a series of lessons to explain my method. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Double Bass Thumb Position Lesson. Pt 1 – ‘The Transition’

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Double Bass Thumb Position Lesson. Pt 1 – ‘The Transition’

Double bass thumb position technique is one of my most commonly requested topics so I’ve put together a series of lessons to explain my method. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Soloing (jazz)

“Tuning Anchors” How To Find The Notes & Play Them In Tune!

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Soloing (jazz)
“Tuning Anchors” How To Find The Notes & Play Them In Tune!

In this double bass video lesson I show you how I use ‘tuning anchors’ to help find the notes and play them in tune. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Soloing (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

“Trading Fours” + Great Phrasing Exercise

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Soloing (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
“Trading Fours” + Great Phrasing Exercise

Learn how to 'trade fours' in your jazz group and use the process as a method to improve your bass solos. 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Right Hand Technique – Using Two Fingers To Play Fills

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Right Hand Technique – Using Two Fingers To Play Fills

Learn how to use two fingers on your right hand when playing fills on the double bass. 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Walking Bass Lesson: Don’t Always Start On The Root

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Walking Bass Lesson: Don’t Always Start On The Root

In this lesson I teach you how to add variety to your bass lines by not always starting each bar with the root note.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)

How Can I Tell If I’m Playing In Tune?

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)
How Can I Tell If I’m Playing In Tune?

Learn how to hear when you are not playing in tune and how to correct any errors.

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)

Double Bassists: How To Control Your Left Hand

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)
Double Bassists: How To Control Your Left Hand

In this video lesson I show you how to control your left hand to play with better intonation and comfort.

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