Online Double Bass Course for Beginners- Emilse Rios

About Course

My goal with this Online Double Bass Course for Beginners is to make your path clear and simple from the very beginning. Through progressive studies and customized arrangements, you’ll save time while building your skills. With a practical approach, you’ll soon play your first complete pieces with piano accompaniment, strengthening your listening and preparing for orchestra or ensemble experiences. At the end of the course, you’ll have a one-hour private online lesson with me to answer questions, review your progress, and guide you toward your next confident step.

How the double bass is built, the name of its parts, and the essential care it needs.
The first notes, positions, and scales, with progressive exercises.
A natural playing posture and how to use the German bow grip with comfort, achieving a clear and fluent sound from the start.
Complete pieces with personalized arrangements and piano accompaniments at three different speeds, to help you work on intonation and rhythm.

Course Content

Level 1 – First Encounter with the Instrument
Before you start playing, it’s important to really get to know the double bass. In this level, you will discover how the instrument is built, the name of each part, how to take care of it, and how to adapt it to your body. In other words, you’ll learn to find a natural position so you can practice comfortably, safely, and without tension.

Module 1 – Discovering Every Detail

04:27
Module 2 – Posture and Endpin Height

02:47
Module 3 – Let’s Talk About the Strings

03:26

Level 2 – Let’s Start the Adventure with the Bow
This level is all about the double bass bow: I’ll guide you on how to hold it, use it without tension, and get a clear sound from the start. You’ll learn to coordinate your movements, cross from one string to another smoothly, and read slurs naturally. Everything step by step, with no rush, and with exercises designed for each stage.

Level 3 – First Steps on the Fingerboard
In this level, we begin using the left hand on the fingerboard. You’ll learn how the fingers are numbered, how to place them, and how to recognize the notes on each string. We’ll also work on your first scales and explore how to shift between positions with confidence. This is the beginning of your melodic journey.

Level 4 – Let’s Make Some Music! Your First Complete Pieces
This is a very special moment: in this level, you’ll play your first two pieces. Everything you’ve learned so far comes to life through music. We’ll study them step by step, and at the end you’ll have a piano backing track to play along with, helping you practice intonation, rhythm, and musical listening.

Course Links
Here you’ll find all the available resources: sheet music and piano accompaniments at different speeds. Try to practice at least 30 minutes a day with the piano tracks. This way you’ll build a sustainable routine and develop consistency in your double bass practice.

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Available October 20, 2025/Double Bass From Scratch: A Clear and Practical Guide to Begin

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1 – Discovering Every Detail

Module 2 – Posture and Endpin Height

Module 3 – Let’s Talk About the Strings

Module 1 – The Parts of the Bow and Its Tension

Module 2 – German Bow Grip

Module 3 – Coordination and String Crossing

Module 4 – Taking String Crossing Further

Module 5 – Slurs

Module 1 – Exploring the Fingerboard

Module 2 – Your First Scale: F Major

Module 3 – Moving to the Next Position: G Major Scale

Piece 1 in G Major

Piece 2 in G Major

Course Links
Here you’ll find all the available resources: sheet music and piano accompaniments at different speeds. Try to practice at least 30 minutes a day with the piano tracks. This way you’ll build a sustainable routine and develop consistency in your double bass practice.

Course links

"Develop your musical potential and achieve your goals your way, regardless of your level or experience."

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1 – Discovering Every Detail

Module 2 – Posture and Endpin Height

Module 3 – Let’s Talk About the Strings

Module 1 – The Parts of the Bow and Its Tension

Module 2 – German Bow Grip

Module 3 – Coordination and String Crossing

Module 4 – Taking String Crossing Further

Module 5 – Slurs

Module 1 – Exploring the Fingerboard

Module 2 – Your First Scale: F Major

Module 3 – Moving to the Next Position: G Major Scale

Piece 1 in G Major

Piece 2 in G Major

Course Links Here you’ll find all the available resources: sheet music and piano accompaniments at different speeds. Try to practice at least 30 minutes a day with the piano tracks. This way you’ll build a sustainable routine and develop consistency in your double bass practice.

Course links

Student Ratings & Reviews

"Develop your musical potential and achieve your goals your way, regardless of your level or experience."

Course Links
Here you’ll find all the available resources: sheet music and piano accompaniments at different speeds. Try to practice at least 30 minutes a day with the piano tracks. This way you’ll build a sustainable routine and develop consistency in your double bass practice.