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Technique: harmonics on the double bass

2025-08-01T09:03:00

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Théotime Voisin presents strategies for playing clear and clean natural harmonics on the double bass

Of all string players, we double bass players arguably make most use of the natural harmonics on our instruments to play melodies, especially in the higher registers. If we use them well, we can, with great clarity, create sound worlds that are at once our own and are also reminiscent of the cello, and even the violin…

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