After interviewing hundreds of bass performers and teachers, I’ve learned one thing: There are countless ways to approach learning the double bass. This series contains some of my favorite double bass exercises. I keep coming back to these time and time again over the...
Former University of Michigan bass professor Diana Gannett has started to compile a chart of string windings and how to use those windings to ID a string. She is looking for additions, updates, and corrections. Please feel free to comment!
We put out a recent podcast episode focusing on how various musicians learn a piece. Berlin Philharmonic principal bassist Matthew McDonald also contributed thoughts on how he approaches learning a piece. Here’s how he does it: Matthew McDonald: First...
The annual bass conference helps young musicians develop their skills and art by ensuring talented young bassists access to the best teachers. The Richard Davis conference for young bassists is an event for all young bassists age 3-18, any level of experience, from...
The 6th European Biennial Double Bass Congress & Festival is taking place in Lucca, Italy. Find out more here.
