Just some friendly criticism, I learned that the place you bow is divided into "lanes." So, Up closest to the fingerboard is Lane 5, and toward the bridge closest will be Lane 1. Just as is on electric bass, by the fingerboard you will get a softer tone and by the bridge you will get a brighter tone. The sort of "sweet spot" would be Lane 3 which is right in the middle between the Fingerboard and the Bridge. Just something to practice. Nice video though! Love that you play upright as well!
Great blog! When bowing, pull (draw) the bow with your body weigtht in both directions. Consciously bow slower on thicker strings and faster on thin strings. Keeping the bow tip a bit high helps grip the string. Start the bow from a dead stop with a little weight on the string. Watch the bow deflect the string before the friction of the bow hair against the string is broken. This elimininate the little bit of fzzzzzzz that is often heard at the start of a note by many newer bass players.
I'm playing this in my school orchestra. I've been playing since August and I've literally been teaching myself. I can sorta play, but I'm not very good.
I am also a classical bass player and you have been a major influence on my electric bass playing. I think it's so cool that you are taking the time to explore this difficult instrument. Keep up the good work!
I'd like to start by saying I'm a huge fan of your electric bass work. I am a classical upright player and you've taught me several grooves and shared many excellent ideas that I have been able apply to my own playing.
Not to be critical of your approach to the string bass, but the position you are working on is the first position. An excellent position builder is Simandl book 1 and a great book for learning the harmonics ( & positions) is the Gary Karr series.
it is the 1st position according to Franz Simandl (and others) double-bass methods. Double-bass positions are named differently compared with electric-bass. No offence!
I ordered an up right bass. The shipping company smashed it and I never got a chance to play it. Then the shipping company is coping an attitude and don't pay out and denied my Insurance claim. Don't ship anything thru R & L Carriers , they suck major balls !
another way to see whether you are playing in tune without a tuner is to watch the open a string while playing the octave on the g string. It should vibrate sympathetically when you're playing a perfect octave...
So nice to see you with your upright. After starting my transition from electric to upright last year I had to let it rest for a while but now I've been doing double bass since June and have actually started studying with an orchestra player and he's fabulous. I am totally in love with DB now! *smile* Of course, now my electric has dust on it...heheh My teacher said that whenever he wants to get a feel for being a beginner again, he plays left-handed! Happy playing!! Yes, slow is good.
Just some friendly criticism, I learned that the place you bow is divided into "lanes." So, Up closest to the fingerboard is Lane 5, and toward the bridge closest will be Lane 1. Just as is on electric bass, by the fingerboard you will get a softer tone and by the bridge you will get a brighter tone. The sort of "sweet spot" would be Lane 3 which is right in the middle between the Fingerboard and the Bridge. Just something to practice. Nice video though! Love that you play upright as well!
BASSMASTA264 2 months ago
pitch is to put the bow to no effort and Theng muxhe do more freedom
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Great blog! When bowing, pull (draw) the bow with your body weigtht in both directions. Consciously bow slower on thicker strings and faster on thin strings. Keeping the bow tip a bit high helps grip the string. Start the bow from a dead stop with a little weight on the string. Watch the bow deflect the string before the friction of the bow hair against the string is broken. This elimininate the little bit of fzzzzzzz that is often heard at the start of a note by many newer bass players.
RMartin973 4 months ago
You're doing a great favour to all bassplayers all around eager to learn! just wondering where You get all the energy from to do that! :)
larszepp 4 months ago
This was a joy to watch =) I absolutely Adore Double bass. Been doing it for 4 years now!
TH3B3A57 4 months ago
I'm playing this in my school orchestra. I've been playing since August and I've literally been teaching myself. I can sorta play, but I'm not very good.
lxreaper 4 months ago
I am also a classical bass player and you have been a major influence on my electric bass playing. I think it's so cool that you are taking the time to explore this difficult instrument. Keep up the good work!
6point1man 4 months ago
I'd like to start by saying I'm a huge fan of your electric bass work. I am a classical upright player and you've taught me several grooves and shared many excellent ideas that I have been able apply to my own playing.
Not to be critical of your approach to the string bass, but the position you are working on is the first position. An excellent position builder is Simandl book 1 and a great book for learning the harmonics ( & positions) is the Gary Karr series.
Good luck with the upright.
rwr0130 4 months ago
@rwr0130 Had forgotten the proper terms in this video, corrected thx. (My previous videos are correct)
MarloweDK 4 months ago
it is the 1st position according to Franz Simandl (and others) double-bass methods. Double-bass positions are named differently compared with electric-bass. No offence!
larszepp 4 months ago
@larszepp No problem, just forgot
MarloweDK 4 months ago
I ordered an up right bass. The shipping company smashed it and I never got a chance to play it. Then the shipping company is coping an attitude and don't pay out and denied my Insurance claim. Don't ship anything thru R & L Carriers , they suck major balls !
flubno 4 months ago
I'm going to be so proud of you when i see vibrato!
Bodacious468 4 months ago
Loved this, thanks!!
GamerConor 4 months ago
another way to see whether you are playing in tune without a tuner is to watch the open a string while playing the octave on the g string. It should vibrate sympathetically when you're playing a perfect octave...
wvandael 4 months ago
@wvandael Thanks for that tip man i've never noticed that!
Bodacious468 4 months ago
Is this a 3/4 or a 4/4 upright bass?
sebastiaan222 4 months ago
I love the sound of that when bowed. I would like to have a stand up bass someday.
clewi1091 4 months ago
So nice to see you with your upright. After starting my transition from electric to upright last year I had to let it rest for a while but now I've been doing double bass since June and have actually started studying with an orchestra player and he's fabulous. I am totally in love with DB now! *smile* Of course, now my electric has dust on it...heheh My teacher said that whenever he wants to get a feel for being a beginner again, he plays left-handed! Happy playing!! Yes, slow is good.
PaintedRavensong 4 months ago
sweet
Sk8erguy1996 4 months ago