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Archive for January, 2006

Great site/Podcast – The Basscast

Yazan: Jason | 25 January 2006 | No Comments
Categories: Uncategorized

Check out this website if you’re interested in orchestral performance. The principal bass of the Tenerife Orchestra does a really good podcast, and this is the place to get it. His most recent episode has in-depth descriptions of how to execute many of the standard orchestral excerpts.

The Best Extension Ever

Yazan: Jason | 21 January 2006 | No Comments
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Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand recently put a low-B extension on my bass, and it is by far the nicest extension work I’ve seen. He’s located in Iowa City, and makes basses as well as extenions. Check out the Heartland String Bass Shop for more details.

Edgar Meyer Masterclass at UW-Milwaukee

Yazan: Jason | 21 January 2006 | No Comments
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Come check out Edgar Meyer! Thursday January 26 at UW Milwaukee 400pm at the Peck School of Arts Recital Hall. 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd (no fee) He is also performing with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on the 27 and 28 with tickets starting under $20

Index of Bass Blog Articles, Essays, and Stories

Yazan: Jason | 18 January 2006 | No Comments
Categories: advice, bass, blogging, student resources

Articles by Jason Heath: Road Warrior Without an Expense Account – This series chronicles my experiences as a freelance musician and offers thoughts and observations on the classical music orchestral business in general. Although focused on classical musicians and freelance musicians in general, much of the discussion has relevance to musicians from all disciplines. Part [...]

Recommended Classical and Jazz Study Materials

Yazan: Jason | 18 January 2006 | No Comments
Categories: student resources

Buy Music and see Recommended Repertoire at the Bass Blog Sheet Music Store! Jason’s Scale Sheets (free PDF download) one octave major and minor scales with fingerings two octave major and minor scales with fingerings Articles All-State Audition Preparation by John Thompson Article on Stretching by Nathan Cole Video Resources Downloads Classical Methods: Tambroni, Peter: [...]