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The upright bass can be played with fingers or with a bow. Learn how to play upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
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An upright bass is always able to accompany other musicians. Learn how to play upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
The biggest part of an upright bass is the body. Learn about the parts of an upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Keep the nut of an upright bass above eye level. Learn how to hold an upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Electronic tuners are helpful when tuning an upright bass. Learn how to tune an upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
The upright bass is unique in that it uses two bows. Learn how to bow an upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Alternate the first and second fingers while pulling at the strings of an upright bass. Learn how to play upright bass with the fingers in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Use a moderate amount of pressure when bowing an upright bass. Learn how to play upright bass in 4-4 time with this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Bow an upright bass at three beats per measure, a waltz. Learn how to play upright bass in 3-4 time with this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Use a French bow and play an upright bass at two beats per measure. Learn how to play upright bass in 2-4 time with this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Practice crossing over upright bass strings with a German bow. Learn how to play upright bass one note per string in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Use the foot to keep an even tempo. Learn how to count rests when playing upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
A half note goes for two beats on upright bass. Learn how to play half notes and dotted notes on upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Count a dotted half note for three beats and a quarter rest for one beat. Learn how to play dotted notes and quarter rests on upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Play for two beats and rest for two beats. Learn how to play half notes and half rests on upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Playing spiccato is the term for a bouncing bow. Learn how to play upright bass spiccato style in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Playing staccato is when short notes are played successively in the same direction. Learn how to play upright bass staccato style in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
The bass has a bit of a chip on its shoulder. Many people think that the least talented musician in a band is assigned to the bass. But fewer strings does not necessarily translate into less creative impact. While much of pop music has relatively simple bass lines, even the most basic of these lines are crucial to creating a solid rhythm section. In more progressive forms of rock music as well as in jazz, the bass maintains the timekeeping function while adding a subtlety and depth to a band’s sound nearly impossible to achieve with the more intrusive lead instruments. In funk and hip hop, the bass steps up to center stage, pounding home dancefloor rhythms. And in reggae the bass takes over, with the guitar keeping the beat as expansive bass runs dance all around it. The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument used in the modern symphony orchestra. In this free video series, a music teacher will show you how to play the double bass, or upright bass, with lessons on the parts of the double bass, how to hold the bass, and how to play with bows and fingers. Next, you'll learn about playing in different times, counting rests, playing spiccato, and playing staccato. With these beginner tips and techniques, you'll be on your way to standing upright and mastering the double bass.
Don Rovero Don Rovero has been performing and teaching music for over 25 years, specializing in bass guitar and upright bass. He has played music with rock bands, orchestras, and in many musical theatre shows as part of the pit band. As a teacher, Rovero has given private music lessons, and also taught and conducted school bands and ensembles.dkdk
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