Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz), Bowing (jazz) How To Tighten A Double Bass Bow Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz), Bowing (jazz) In this short video I teach you how to tighten a double bass bow.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Weich and Oliv Double Bass String Review Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) In this video I review Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Weich double bass strings.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz) Shift, Don’t Stretch Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz) 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.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Left Hand Technique (jazz) How To Play 10th Chords On The Double Bass Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Left Hand Technique (jazz) Learn how to play major and minor 10th chords on the double bass.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Essential Skills For Gigging Bassists Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 In this video lesson I continue with our series of ‘Real World Gigging Tips for Double Bassists’, looking at the skills you need to become the ‘first call’ bassist in your town!
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Beginners (jazz) Using Arm/Hand Weight & the Balance Point Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Beginners (jazz) In this video lesson I teach you how to use hand/arm weight with the balance point to play with superb technique.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Latin (jazz) Latin Bass Riff – How To Transpose Your Bass Lines Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Latin (jazz) In this lesson I teach you a classic Latin style bass riff, then show you how to play it in all 12 Keys.
Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical) Phrasing With The Bow – Lauren Pierce Bowing Lesson Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical) In this lesson Lauren Pierce teaches how to phrase with the bow.
Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical) Beginner’s Bowing Lesson – The Arm Angle Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical) This beginner's bowing technique lesson is by Discover Double Bass tutor Lauren Pierce.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) How To Set Up On Gigs – Double Bass Tips Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) In this lesson I share with you the best way to set up your gear on a gig.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 How To Get Gigs. Real World Gigging Tips For Double Bassists Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 In this video I make some recommendations on how to get gigs as a upright bassist.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Beginners (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz) Double Bass Riff With Open G Pedal Tone – ‘Pushed For Time’ Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Beginners (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz) In this lesson I teach you my composition for ‘Pushed for Time’.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz) Thumb Position Below The 1 Octave Harmonic Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz) 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.
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) 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).
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) 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) 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) 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.
Geoff Chalmers September 12, 2016 Beginners (jazz) ‘The One Thing’ – Awesome Practice Tip For All Musicians Geoff Chalmers September 12, 2016 Beginners (jazz) 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) In this lesson I teach you how to play my tune ‘Gig House Blues’.
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) 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.
