Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 What Double Bass Accessories Do You Use? Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 In this video we discuss our favourite double bass accessories, as well as what we always take with us on a gig.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) Gig Bag Essentials For Double Bassists Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) In this video lesson I’m going to open up my gig bag, bass and bow cases to show you what I need to make it through the gig.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) Thomastik Spirocore Weich – Double Bass Strings Review Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) In this video I review Thomastik Infeld’s ‘Spirocore Weich’ double bass strings.
Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Left Hand Technique (classical), Beginners (classical) Vibrato Masterclass For Double Bass By Lauren Pierce Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Left Hand Technique (classical), Beginners (classical) Lauren Pierce teaches how to play with incredible vibrato.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Scales (jazz) Circle Of 5ths Vs Scale Pairs – How To Learn Scales In All Keys Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Scales (jazz) In this lesson I teach two methods to learn your scales and arpeggios in all 12 keys.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Scales (jazz) Do More With 1 Octave Double Bass Scales Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Scales (jazz) This lesson is aimed at double bassists who want to go beyond one octave scales and arpeggios and use more of the fingerboard.
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) In this lesson I teach my composition “Birds Landing”.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) Double Bass Stool Review Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Double Bass Gear (jazz) In this video I review three of the most popular double bass stools on the market.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz) Common Problems With Walking Bass Lines Pt.2 Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz) This lesson is the 2nd part of my lesson about the most common problems I’ve seen with walking bass lines.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz) Common Problems With Walking Bass Lines Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz) In this lesson I share my top tips on how to avoid the most common problems with walking bass lines.
Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical) Lauren’s Rhythm Exercise To Learn Hard Pieces Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical) In this lesson Lauren Pierce teaches us an awesome exercise to use when learning hard pieces that we can’t quite play fast enough.
Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical), Beginners (classical) Switching Between Pizzicato & Arco With A French Pattern Double Bass Bow Lauren Pierce September 13, 2016 Bowing (classical), Beginners (classical) In this lesson Lauren Pierce teaches us how to switch between pizzicato and arco when using a French pattern double bass bow.
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) In this video I teach you a fun study piece I wrote for the double bass called ‘Mario’s Brother’.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Scales (jazz) Quick Tips To Help Learn Your Key Signatures (for bass players only) Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Scales (jazz) In this video I teach you a couple of quick tips to identify key signatures using your bass.
Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Bowing (jazz), Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz) Switching Between Pizzicato & Arco With German Bow Geoff Chalmers September 13, 2016 Bowing (jazz), Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz) In this lesson I teach you how to switch between pizzicato and arco when using the German pattern double bass bow.
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!