Demystifying the Double Bass – Additional Resources

Thanks for checking out my clinic!  This page provides additional resources discussed at the event.

Feel free to share any of this with students and colleagues!

General Links:

• Speaking Bass clinic handout
• check out the great Eastman Strings double bass models here
• Fundamentals of Double Bass Technique by Jason Heath (free PDF book download)
• lessons from Jason on Discover Double Bass
• Contrabass Conversations – double bass podcast
• Two Bass Position Systems at a Glance – Rabbath and Simandl comparison chart from Nicholas Walker
• James Mick handouts from 2013 Midwest Clinic
• Winning the Audition – 23 professional bassists share tips
• learn more about all things bass with the International Society of Bassists

Recommended Repertoire:

• Vance, George – Progressive Repertoire
  • Volume 1
  • Volume 2
  • Volume 3
• Bass Ensembles
  • Inez Wyrick’s amazing 400+ bass ensemble collection

More Bass Resources:

• iDouble Bass – great new app from Pittsburgh Symphony bassist Micah Howard
• Contrabass Conversations – double bass podcast and resources
• International Society of Bassists – global bass resources
• Discover Double Bass – online bass lessons
• Modacity – awesome practicing app