In this lesson I show you how to avoid one of the most common mistakes I see my students make with left hand technique on the double bass. 

In this double bass lesson I teach you what I call ‘lower’ thumb position technique, which involves using the thumb below the 1 octave harmonic. 

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