All François Rabbath articles
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ReviewBook review: 75 Years on 4 Strings: The Life and Music of François Rabbath
Cathy Elliott reads Hans Sturm’s biography of possibly the most significant double bassist of the 20th century
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FocusLife Lessons: François Rabbath
The French-Syrian double bassist, who turns 90 today, considers his unique technical journey, the inspiration he drew from crustaceans, and the benefits of playing a waiting game
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ArticleDouble bassist François Rabbath demonstrates his crab technique
In honour of François Rabbath, who turns 90 today, we are republishing content from our archive related to the French-Syrian double bassist
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Premium ❘ FeatureThe singing, humming, whistling, hollering, growling, storytelling bassist
During the past half-century many works have been written for vocalising double bassists. Lisa Mezzacappa delves into this highly creative phenomenon
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Article‘The bow and the student’s arm are one; the student is the bass’
Marking the twelve days of the festive season, The Strad presents quotes from the archive. Here, double bassist François Rabbath gives advice on sound development
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NewsThe Strad February 2019 issue is out now
Cellist Bruno Philippe talks gut strings, competitions, and the pros and cons of old and new instruments
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FocusLeft-hand pivots and the crab fingering system with bassist François Rabbath
The French soloist and teacher advises on how to improve intonation and dexterity on the double bass. From the October 2015 issue
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ArticleDouble bassist François Rabbath performs Reitba
Double bassist François Rabbath, who features in The Strad's February 2014 double bass special, performs his own Reitba, a portrait of the African desert. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase back issues click here.
