All double bass articles
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NewsDouble bassist Joseph Guastafeste dies aged 93
The American musician was principal bass of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for almost 50 years
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NewsUS double bassist Richard Davis dies aged 93
The American musician was also a highly regarded pedagogue at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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NewsWinners announced at 2023 ARD International Music Competition
This year’s contest saw winners in the piano trio, viola and double bass categories
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ReviewBook review: Double Bass Basics
Eloise Riddell reviews Paul Harris and Jessica O’Leary’s new book in their beginner string series, this time aimed at bass players
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VideoHarp harmonics: Jacob Warren plays the double bass like a harp
Double bassist Jacob Warren presents his original composition Zola, that showcases a borrowed technique from harpists
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NewsAmerican bow maker and double bassist Steve Reiley dies
The veteran of the Grand Rapids Symphony was 74 years old
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Video‘Chinquapin Hunting’ from prizewinning double bassist Jacob Warren
The winner of the 2023 ISB competition solo division presents a multi-track performance of a traditional fiddle tune
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NewsDouble bassist Hal Robinson receives ISB’s Distinguished Achievement Award
The ISB recognises Robinson’s lifetime accomplishments, as well as the contributions of numerous bass players with its 2023 Special Recognition Awards
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FocusThe Strad Podcast #84: double bassist Luis Cabrera on performing Bach Cello Suites
The double bassist speaks about his historically informed video recording of the first suite
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ReviewBook review: The Handy Double Bassist: Maintenance, adjustments and minor repairs for the non-luthier
Double bass maker Mitch Moehring reads Arnold Schnitzer’s book for players on looking after their instrument
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VideoBach on the double bass: Edicson Ruiz performs the First Cello Suite
The double bass on performing Bach on the instrument
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NewsISB announces winners of 2023 Makers Competition
Double basses were judged on workmanship and tone in the competition held earlier this month
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NewsWinners of the ISB 2023 Double Bass Competition announced
Prizes over six divisions were given to double bass players from around the world
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Premium ❘ FocusOpinion: Gary Karr on bass-ic misunderstandings
Double bass soloist Gary Karr calls for greater understanding of his instrument from conductors, in this article from July 2014
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NewsMarkneukirchen Competition announces double bass winners
Portuguese double bassist José Trigo took first prize of €7,000 plus a future concert engagement
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NewsStradivari Trust founder Nigel Brown dies aged 77
The enterprise founded by the UK businessman and philanthropist has helped more than 60 musicians obtain fine instruments and bows
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NewsFury as double bassists barred from French trains
Size restrictions on SNCF trains exclude double bassists from travelling with their instruments, as musicians share their stories of discrimination and being ‘treated like thugs’
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2023: c.1585 Gasparo da Salo double bass
The wood used for the front came from a 250-year-old tree, making parts of this beautiful instrument around 700 years old
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BlogsThe Girls in the Magnesium Dress: Expanding repertoire for double bass and harp duo
Synesthetic artist, composer and double bassist Valentina Ciardelli explains why it’s important to explore new ensemble and instrumental combinations