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Preparing for an Orchestra Audition: Insights from Matthew McDonald, Berlin Philharmonic Principal Double Bass

A Unique Approach to Teaching Scales for Double Bass

Some takeaways from Chicago Symphony audition prep

The story behind Recital Music

The joys of learning double bass as an adult

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Elsen Price reflects on double bass touring in 2022

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Learning double bass later in life – three perspectives!

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How to work in Germany as a double bass player

A Bohemian Rhapsody

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Rodrigo Mata is making an impact in the double bass world

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My 7 Favorite Double Bass YouTubers

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Will Duerden and Caroline Emery: double bassist student + teacher profile

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Gene Perla’s First China Trip

Warming up on the double bass

How to warm up on the double bass: thoughts from 30 working bassists

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Typically Teppo – an in-depth look

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Topics in Jazz Bass – a new book from Danny Ziemann

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A Day at Upton Bass

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How the Italian Double Bass Bow Hold Works

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