Late to the party but still wanting to go to music school? Don’t worry, a lot of others have been in your place. Some of the most prominent bassists didn’t start until the end of high school or even in early college! Unlike violin and piano, many...
Happy August! There’s lots of activity in the bass world as always as we head into the tail end of summer. Check out all 21 Bradetich Competition Candidates We’re less than a month away from the 2nd International Bradetich Solo Competition! The list of...
I hope you’re having a great tail end of July! We’re enjoying warm and sunny days over here in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. As always, there’s a lot going on in the double bass world this week. Here’s a run-down. Judges...
I hope your summer is moving along well! I’m enjoying a few weeks close to home here in San Francisco. My next big project is learning Nicholas Walker’s Chorale for a few upcoming performances. What a great piece! Double Bass Articulations and Markings...
By Doug Beney Recording the double bass — aka upright bass — takes more than throwing up the nearest mic in front of an f-hole. On its own, the bass isn’t overwhelmingly loud, particularly when compared with amped guitars and drum kits. In the early days...
