In The Rite of Spring, Stravinsky demonstrated an astonishing capacity for innovation, as an orchestrator as well as a composer. Examples of his prowess are too numerous to mention, so, in the spirit of not mentioning any, allow me to mention just one. Top of page 2,...
If you’re in the Bay Area, I truly hope that you check out Golden Gate Bass Camp packed with great artists like Rufus Reid, DaXun Zhang, Diana Gannett, Paul DeNola, Scott Pingel, Jason Heath, Andrés Martín, John Kennedy, Dan Robbins, Kai Eckhardt, Charles...
Check out Contrabass Conversations guest and Texas Tech university double bass professor Mark Morton perform excerpts from Mozart 40.
Practicing orchestra excerpts is a major focal point for most bassists. While spending a sustained period of study with a master teacher is crucial, there are some online resources that can help. Here are a few of my favorites: 1. DoubleBassExcerpts.com Double Bass...
The amount of helpful online content for bassists today is truly staggering. As an “old” guy, it’s hard to conceive of how many more resources young bassists have these days at their disposal. There’s so much, in fact, that knowing where to...
