March 23, 2007 – Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog

Iraqi bassist Samir Basim Yousif

Double bassist Jacque Harper sent me a link to this story from BBC News featuring bassist Samir Basim Yousif. Samir is one of only four professional bassists currently in Iraq. Here is an excerpt from the story (this quote is from Samir himself): There is a huge...

Virtual Master Class Track – Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 mvt 4 – Candidate 1

Here is the next track in the Virtual Master Class Project. This is a well-known bass excerpt from the last movement of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by clicking on the ‘comments’ link below the...

Rachmaninoff had big hands

Eastman School of Music student Eric Steffens sent me a link to this very funny video involving a pianist finding creative ways to reach the chords in Rachmanoniff’s compositions. Check it out!

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