Scale Patterns on the Upright Bass

Using electric bass patterns on the double bass. A short video on one aspect of my left hand.

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Music

Tags:

• upright
• bass
• double
• technique
• jazz
• denson
• angulo

[bassius]

who hit the dislike button? teehee

[brunocoelhobass]

Hey Denson! Wassup! Cool stuff!

[bassius]

thanks bruno!

[shrineme]

True, its good to know scales. But it's better to think in chords and where the song is going. Scales are complicated and can get you into trouble.

[bassius]

depending on the location and usage of the 3rd

[bassius]

hey guys. check out my left hand video too. i use simandl and rabbath ideas.

I dont have my beginning students do the 3rd finger. also my ring finger is supported by my 1st and 2nd.

[timobee6]

@xAnesthesiAx I agree! I cant imagine using my 3rd finger unless in thumb position! I rather move and shift no problems! But his thumb position explanation is great!

[xAnesthesiAx]

The simandl 1,2,4 technique was developed to prevent tendonitis. The ringer finger isnt strong enough for the bass. Im not a scientist but the position your hand is in on an upright puts that finger at a disadvantage. im an electric and upright player and use my third finger for electric but not upright. when i began i used the third finger and my hand began to hurt after awhile. im suprised your hands are fine

[midzulo]

Thanks a lot Bassius - your videos are the best on youtube on DB technique - learnt a lot - good stuff.

[midzulo]

The key thing is a good set up. When you buy an expensive instrument, it is normally well set up. Often not the case for cheaper instruments, but definitely worth the extra money! Then, there are different ways of DB setup - depending on the strings and player's preference you might want a high, medium or low action. Low action usually sounds good only with amplification and/or high quality instruments. HIgh action gives you a lot of acoustic punch and volume, but harder to play and limits speed