how do you know where each note is as there aren’t frets?

Hi. Here’s a question. Gibson makes Guitars. Fender also makes Guitars. Who makes the Double basses? I can’t ever recall seeing a name on one of these beautiful instruments. Also, If a person can’t make the investment for say a Gibson or Fender Guitar, there are lots of affordable, respectable copies. Is there a lower end, entry level Double Bass? Any information would be much appreciated!

the scroll on that upright is beautiful.


Guinness, YEAH! Nothing like playin the harp after a night of bass!

where did you get that case for your bow

i never played a double bass before but i’m thinking about buying one..i have two questions.1 why don’t you use your ring finger when playing lower notes and 2 was always curious why its called a double bass i always called them uprights…ok i lied one more question..3/4 is the one i want to buy right?

This is good…..no Great…..I cannot imagine anyone who is NOT left brained using a fencing stance as an analogy when teaching how to hold the Bass….AWESOME my friend AWESOME!

Fundamentals, without them you’re gonna hurt yourself.

Patience grasshopper. 

I have multiple ways of holding the bass, and I was not advocating the any of them over any other. Rather, this is meant as an overview of the ways I was taught. I actually play with the bass hooked on my hip bone and pull diagonally with my left hand against my left hip through the bass.

I may need to produce another set of videos if there is confusion about this!

hey man i think you’re doing a good job. i will stay tuned, very informative.

how to Trill on doublebass?? please help!!

Yes I am holding it already. Play a fucking note.

Look at his forearms!

Im 13 and i play bass haha crazy

Useful, but you need to work on production quality… have a good long think about what you’re going to say and demonstrate (and how you’re going to do it) _before_ you start recording it.

And when you’re editing the video snippets together, don’t fade your last few words out. Perhaps try to get into the habit of leaving a few seconds of silence at the end of each explanatory note so when you cut it together you can transition cleanly without cutting off / fading the last part of each clip.

This set of videos has been really helpful. I’ve been kicking off bad habits left right and centre.

Thanks

This was a great video, and I’m sorry to bring this up… BUT…

does anyone else think this guy looks like/talks the slightest bit like the “Driving On Salvia” guy? haha

you are a great teacher!!

Every bass player love Guinness!

45 degree, perpendicular; you’re driving a math geek crazy!

Am I the only one who thought this is a drum lesson?! XD

Love the video. I’m going to start looking for an instructor soon and see if there’s a rental available. Excellent choice of cylindrical object as well.

Great - thanks for taking the time.

Thanks for the lessons. The rubber band technic seems a little primitive. I have been using third finger on all positions and I think it’s better. Gary Karr does it on his video BASSically Karr. My theory is that before Simandl bass players used all fingers. I would reccomend every bass player to study both and use the most comfortable one. The sound is what matters!