All double bass articles – Page 2
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ReviewBook review: Stringstastic: Double Bass
Eloise Riddell reviews Lorraine Chai’s two volumes of double bass theory books for younger students
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NewsDouble bass smashed beyond repair by Qantas Airways
Australian bassist Mark Elton was flying from Melbourne to Perth for the Fringe World festival
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VideoGary Karr and Bassinova Quartet play Phantasy Quintet arrangement for five basses
The performance of Vaughan Williams’s chamber work was put together remotely, with each bassist recording their part in separate countries
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Establishing a consistent double bass neck heel
A personal method that can be utilised during the design of the neck and scroll
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FocusThe Strad Podcast #98: finding new double bass repertoire with Valentina Ciardelli
Transcriptions of existing repertoire should celebrate the double bass in all its glory, rather than present a poor imitation of other instruments, says the double bassist
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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
