In this solo show, we dig into ways to make thumb position more natural and less scary on the double bass. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS,… Continue reading 912: Making Thumb Position less scary for double bass
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911: Fer Acosta on connecting the Latin American double bass community
Fernanda Acosta began her formal music studies at the age of 15 in the Conservatorio de las Rosas. She has had the opportunity to participate in different festivals in Mexico, including OSIM (2016), Encuentro de orquestas en Toluca de Lerdo (2016), Festival internacional de Música de Morelia (FIMM 2016) with the Orchestra of the Swan,… Continue reading 911: Fer Acosta on connecting the Latin American double bass community
910: Why extensions on double bass?
In this deep-dive solo show, Jason explores why double bass extensions are popular for reaching the low notes, their various styles, and advantages vs. disadvantages between 4-string basses with extensions and 5-string basses. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging… Continue reading 910: Why extensions on double bass?
909: Kyle Motl on harmonics and sound worlds
Kyle Motl is a bassist, composer, and improviser dedicated to the performance of creative music. His work explores aspects of chaos and complexity through involved rhythmic and spectral transformations while remaining grounded in an embodied approach to performance. Kyle regularly gives solo concerts that expand upon the vast timbral resources of the contrabass. We talk… Continue reading 909: Kyle Motl on harmonics and sound worlds
908: A cool new bass quartet for students or pros
Today’s episode features a performance of Andrés Martin’s bass quartet Kitsune with Andrés (bass 1), Barry Green (bass 2), Owen Lee (bass 3), and Jason (bass 4). To purchase a copy of Kitsune, you can email Andrés at mgandres@gmail.com, and you can learn more about his great music on his website, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook!… Continue reading 908: A cool new bass quartet for students or pros