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Double Bass in the City

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What 20 years, three countries, and hundreds of students taught me: the double bass doesn’t discriminate by age or talent. Whether you’re starting from scratch, returning after a break, or switching from jazz to classical YOU CAN DO THIS. You just need consistency, the right approach, and to start where you are.

Double Bass Intonation for Players With Small Hands

Learn 3 proven techniques plus a free ear training exercise to play in tune. ...

How to Release Vibrato on the Double Bass | Part II

I like to teach it with accents, because the accent makes you exaggerate. If you play 4 notes, for e...

emilse rios, double bass teacher
Double Bass Vibrato Control: Where the Movement Begins

A natural vibrato starts in the forearm, not the wrist. Learn how to control the movement without te...

Left Hand Double Bass Technique Without Tension

Learn how to strengthen your left hand on the double bass without tension using natural positioning,...

Relaxed Double Bass Posture: Finding the Right Height

Discover how relaxed double bass posture begins with finding the right endpin height and releasing t...

Double Bass Relaxation Technique: A Story About Floating

A simple story about floating reveals why relaxation transforms your double bass technique, your sou...

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