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Geoff Chalmers
December 31, 2018
Articles

2018 End of Year Review

Geoff Chalmers
December 31, 2018
Articles
2018 End of Year Review

2018 was an amazing year for us, here’s what happened.

David Allen Moore
December 13, 2018
Bowing (classical)

Bow Changes with the German Bow

David Allen Moore
December 13, 2018
Bowing (classical)
Bow Changes with the German Bow

In this lesson David Allen Moore teaches bow changes with the German bow.

Tagged: classical

David Allen Moore
December 6, 2018
Bowing (classical)

Playing the E String with German Bow

David Allen Moore
December 6, 2018
Bowing (classical)
Playing the E String with German Bow

In this lesson David Allen Moore teaches how to play the E string with the German bow.

Tagged: classical

Lauren Pierce
November 15, 2018
Bowing (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical), Thumb Position (classical)

The Dry Heave Exercise

Lauren Pierce
November 15, 2018
Bowing (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical), Thumb Position (classical)
The Dry Heave Exercise

In this double bass lesson Lauren Pierce teaches the Dry Heave exercise.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
October 26, 2018
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

G Minor Beginner's Bass Riff

Geoff Chalmers
October 26, 2018
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
G Minor Beginner's Bass Riff

In this lesson Geoff teaches a beginner’s bass riff in the key of G minor.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
October 19, 2018
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)

How to Play 4ths on the Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers
October 19, 2018
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)
How to Play 4ths on the Double Bass

In this lesson Geoff Chalmers shows you the various options to play 4ths on the double bass.

Tagged: jazz

Danny Ziemann
September 6, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Broken Two Feel Walking Bass Lines

Danny Ziemann
September 6, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Broken Two Feel Walking Bass Lines

Danny Ziemann teaches how to use a broken two feel walking bass line in a jazz trio.

Tagged: jazz

Danny Ziemann
August 24, 2018
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz)

So What (up tempo) - Walking Bass Line Demonstration

Danny Ziemann
August 24, 2018
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz)
So What (up tempo) - Walking Bass Line Demonstration

Danny Ziemann improvises walking bass lines over the jazz standard ‘So What’ by Miles Davis.

Tagged: jazz

Danny Ziemann
August 23, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz)

I-V-I Devices Over a Blues - Walking Bass Lesson

Danny Ziemann
August 23, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz)
I-V-I Devices Over a Blues - Walking Bass Lesson

In this lesson Danny Ziemann demonstrates how to use I-V-I devices in walking bass lines over a blues.

Tagged: jazz

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.

Tagged: jazz

Danny Ziemann
August 14, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)

Using 'Triad Pairs' to Create Walking Bass Lines Over 'So What'

Danny Ziemann
August 14, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz)
Using 'Triad Pairs' to Create Walking Bass Lines Over 'So What'

In this lesson Danny Ziemann teaches how to use Triad Pairs when playing over the jazz standard ‘So What’.

Tagged: jazz

Lauren Pierce
July 5, 2018
Left Hand Technique (classical), Bowing (classical), Beginners (classical)

Glowing Tones Strategy

Lauren Pierce
July 5, 2018
Left Hand Technique (classical), Bowing (classical), Beginners (classical)
Glowing Tones Strategy

In this double bass lesson Lauren Pierce explains what Glowing Tones are and how they can help to improve your intonation.

Lauren Pierce
June 28, 2018
Beginners (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical), Scales (classical)

Warm Up Guide for Double Bassists

Lauren Pierce
June 28, 2018
Beginners (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical), Scales (classical)
Warm Up Guide for Double Bassists

Double bassists! Save your hands and learn an effective way to warm up.

Lauren Pierce
June 22, 2018
Articles, Scales (classical), Beginners (classical)

Why Practicing is Frustrating

Lauren Pierce
June 22, 2018
Articles, Scales (classical), Beginners (classical)
Why Practicing is Frustrating

Getting quality practice done can be hard. Learn the three qualities you need to thrive.

Tagged: classical, jazz

Geoff Chalmers
June 1, 2018
Articles, Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Geoff Chalmers' Five Most Popular Lessons

Geoff Chalmers
June 1, 2018
Articles, Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Geoff Chalmers' Five Most Popular Lessons

Geoff Chalmers’ five most popular Discover Double Bass lessons.

Geoff Chalmers
June 1, 2018
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Quick Riff in Thumb Position

Geoff Chalmers
June 1, 2018
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Quick Riff in Thumb Position

In this lesson Geoff Chalmers teaches a short study piece in thumb position.

Lauren Pierce
May 25, 2018
Articles, Beginners (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical)

Lauren Pierce's Five Most Popular Lessons

Lauren Pierce
May 25, 2018
Articles, Beginners (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical)
Lauren Pierce's Five Most Popular Lessons

Lauren Pierce’s five most popular Discover Double Bass lessons.

Geoff Chalmers
May 25, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Introducing Walking Bass Lines in 5/4

Geoff Chalmers
May 25, 2018
Walking Bass Lines (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Introducing Walking Bass Lines in 5/4

Geoff Chalmers covers the basics of creating walking bass lines in 5/4, including common bass lines and patterns.

Tagged: jazz

Lauren Pierce
May 17, 2018
Thumb Position (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical)

Intonation Tip for Thumb Position

Lauren Pierce
May 17, 2018
Thumb Position (classical), Left Hand Technique (classical)
Intonation Tip for Thumb Position

Lauren Pierce teaches a simple method to improve your intonation in thumb position on the double bass.

Geoff Chalmers
May 4, 2018
Articles, Beginners (jazz)

Nine Tips to Improve Your Timing

Geoff Chalmers
May 4, 2018
Articles, Beginners (jazz)
Nine Tips to Improve Your Timing

In this article Geoff Chalmers shares nine tips to improve your timing and rhythmical accuracy.

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