Colin Corner – Audition Notes

Colin Corner – Audition Notes

The Oregon Symphony recently held an audition for Assistant Principal Bass. The Principal Bassist, Colin Corner wrote some words about the audition winner Braizahn Jones. They are inspiring and effective in describing what one might be listening for in an audition....
Francois Rabbath’s bow arm – a close look

Francois Rabbath’s bow arm – a close look

Thanks to Lloyd Goldstein for this video! The Bow Arm that changed the world! The Bow Arm that changed the world!!! Maestro Francois Rabbath filmed at The ISB Convention 2017, Ithaca. Share the Love!!! ?? Posted by Lloyd Goldstein on Saturday, June 10,...
The Bass Etudes Interviews – Larry Hurst

The Bass Etudes Interviews – Larry Hurst

This is the third interview of a series of interviews conducted by Andrew Kohn. Andrew is the Professor of String Bass at West Virginia University, is a member of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Theatre Orchestras, and is an active soloist. Lawrence Hurst began...
Fundamentals of Double Bass Technique: Part 7 – Scales

Fundamentals of Double Bass Technique: Part 7 – Scales

Previous: Part 6 – The “Daily Dozen” You can download this entire series as an eBook, and you can learn more about double bass technique on our weekly podcast Contrabass Conversations! Part 7 – Scales I’m often asked about what scales to learn...