Strangest blog I have ever seen

While poking around online looking for biographical information about Michael Hovnanian for our Contrabass Conversations interview, I stumbled upon one of the most bizarre blogs I have ever seen. The title of the blog is:Michael Hovnanian’s Fingerings are...

How Robert Oppelt plays the bass solo in Mahler’s First Symphony

National Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassist Robert Oppelt just put up a new post on his website covering his approach to the bass solo from the third movement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major. Here is an excerpt discussing his fingering approach for the...

My favorite signs

I found this photo on the excellent blog Dark Roasted Blend. What do you think this sign means?Related Posts:Demotivational postersWind turbines from Dark Roasted BlendThis week’s most interesting Flickr photosBeautiful shots of AfricaI hate the North

Bass shot of the day

Colin, concert de Chozpareï place des Beaux Arts à Montpellier (31 mars 2007)Related Posts:Previous bass shots of the day 1 2 3 4 5 6Driving in Yakutsk is always an adventureWorld’s Most Dangerous RoadsFranz Simandl in full battle gearHarp with bass body as...